William "Kenneth" Creech, 84, of Kingsport, TN went home to heaven on Sunday, October 13, 2024, after a tough health year.

Kenneth was born in 1939 in Blackwater, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfield Scott and Martha Ann (Osborne); three brothers, Cameron, Lester, and Homer; and three sisters, Rose Ella Barrett, Judy Wellman, and Ireene Osborne.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Thelma "Paulette" Creech; his son, Tony (Gayle) Creech; his daughter, Vicki Creech; three grandsons, Brian (Tabby) Hall, Anthony (Whitney) Lippert, and Drew Lippert; five great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Hall, Bella Hall, Peyton Hall,
Anne Marie "Annie" Lippert, and Ronin Lippert; his sister, Cathlene; one brother-in-law; a couple of sisters-in-law; and a gaggle of nieces and nephews that he loved spending time with.

Kenneth always touted he graduated in the top 10 of his class; there were nine graduates that year. He retired from Eastman Kodak, and enjoyed the beach, spending time with his family, and always smiling.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.