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Henry Wayne Prewitt

December 12, 1959 — May 6, 2025

Pine Knot

Henry Wayne Prewitt

Henry Wayne Prewitt, age 65 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Baptist Health Corbin, Kentucky.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on December 12, 1959 the son of the late Onel and Mary (Taylor) Prewitt. Henry had worked as a truck driver, and enjoyed race cars, hunting, fishing, night drives, and camping.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Prewitt and Charles Prewitt; and sisters, Shirley Stephens, Lanita Morton Talley, and Debra Pugh.

Survivors include his wife, Sherrie Lynn (Nowak) Prewitt of Pine Knot, Kentucky; sons, Jeremy Gearig of Tennessee, David Foster of Somerset, Kentucky, and Todd Foster of Pine Knot, Kentucky; daughters, Starr Kuehnle of Winfield, Tennessee and Michelle Jones of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Ernest Edward Prewitt and Allen Prewitt both of Whitley City, Kentucky; sisters, Beverly Clark of Stearns, Kentucky and Lisa Brown of Pine Knot, Kentucky; grandchildren, Brynn, Jax, Riley, Chase, and Logan; a few special friends; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wish’s cremation was chosen.  A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the American Legion Post 115, in Stearns, Kentucky.  Please bring a covered side dish to help with the dinner that will be served.

Donations for Wayne’s Memorial Fund can be made to the McCreary County Funeral Home.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

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