CENTRAL CITY – Wayne Leon Burden, 73, of Central City, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 7:51a.m. under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born November 19, 1949, to Sonnie (Dana) Burden, Jr., and the late Mary (Earl) Kipling. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sophia Grace Crawford.
Survivors include his daughters, Katina (Brian) Hill of Central City, Tracy (Tarvis) Tucker of Lexington, and Jaime (Jacob) Crawford of Lexington; father, Sonnie (Dana) Burden, Jr. of Central City; granddaughters, Madison Hill, Mackenzie Hill, and Layla Crawford; great grandson, Jonah Hill; long-time partner, Rose Evitts; and many other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Pastor Mike Marks officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
