Kenneth Wayne Jurgens Obituary

We announce the death of Kenneth Wayne Jurgens (Lexington, Kentucky), who passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Kenneth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred and Hanna; his stepmother Alice; his siblings, Fred, Glenn, Donald and Karen; and his son Eric Wayne.

He is survived by: his wife Doris Vincent Jurgens; his daughter Elizabeth Thornton (Brady); his grandsons, Sawyer and Luke; his daughter-in-law Kim Jurgens (Eric); his grandchildren, Rickey Jurgens, Molly Jurgens, Annie Jurgens, Austin McCarter (Katie), Taylor McCarter, Sarah McCarter, Brittany and Tiffany; his great grandchild Charlie McCarter; and his stepsister Patty Sunderland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Tates Creek Christian Church.