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Gene was a man of strong Christian faith, devoted much of his life to serving the Lord and his church.

Gene Carlton Cinnamon, 96, husband of the late Mary Ruth Clark Cinnamon, passed away on November 4, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Born on September 4, 1930, in Salvisa, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John Alvin Cinnamon and Nellie Norris Hanks Cinnamon.

Gene was a graduate of Salvisa High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps following graduation. A hardworking and dedicated man, Gene spent his life providing for his family and serving his community. Over the years, he owned and operated several local businesses, including Tile Village Service Station, Country Kitchen Restaurant, and C&C Sport Shop. He also retired from Lawrenceburg Transfer Company, where he worked as a truck driver. Gene was actively involved in his community, having served as commissioner of Anderson Little League Baseball and president of the Alton Ruritan Club.

A man of strong Christian faith, Gene devoted much of his life to serving the Lord and his church. Throughout the years, he faithfully served at Salvisa Baptist Church, Alton Baptist Church, and Sand Spring Baptist Church. He was a current member and deacon emeritus of Sand Spring Baptist Church, where his dedication and service reflected the faith that guided his life.

In addition to his parents and beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Ruth; Gene was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Milburn; great grandson, Ethan Cinnamon; and siblings, Nell Lawrence, Kenneth Cinnamon, BettyLou Sanford, and Mary “Blondie” Warford.

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His dedication and service reflected the faith that guided his life.

Gene is survived by his son, Greg Cinnamon (wife Denise); son-in-law, Ellery Milburn; four grandchildren, Derek Cinnamon (wife Mandy), Britney Walker (husband Seth), Jamie Alexander (husband Jason), and Maribeth Franklin (husband Kyle); and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Sand Spring Baptist Church, 1616 Harrodsburg Road, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342, with Dr. Mike Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Sand Spring Baptist Church from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Serving as pallbearers will be Derek Cinnamon, Jason Alexander, Seth Walker, Kyle Franklin, Mark Warford, Wayne Cinnamon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Gene are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared online at www.ritchieandpeach.com.