Delmus Creekmore

Delmus Creekmore, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, October, 9, 2017, at his home.  He had attained the age of 95 years, 5 months and 15 days.

He was born April 24, 1922, in the Bethel Community of Pine Knot, to the late Finley and Sally (Kidd) Creekmore.  He is preceded in death by his former wife, Laura Belle (Moore) Creekmore, 2 daughtes, Margaret Marion and Carolyn Belle Creekmore, a brother, Clellan Creekmore, and two sisters: June Braden and Theresa Creekmore.

Surviving family include his wife, Plessie Creekmore of Pine Knot, three sons: Arnold (Ponnie) Creekmore of Pine Knot, Randall Creekmore of Pine Knot and Ricky Creekmore (wife Pam) also of Pine Knot, four daughters: Lula Bryant (husband Onel Dean) of Pine Knot, Barbara Lovett (husband Steve) of Strunk, Lorene Stephens of Whitley City, and Shirley Cooper (husband Michael) of Pine Knot, 16 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Delmus worked in the log woods and saw mill.  He had served in the United States Army and had attended the Bethel Baptist Church.  He enjoyed playing music and ginseng hunting. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Staley officiating.  He will be laid to rest at the Bethel Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of services.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.