Fred Lee Burnaw, 93, of Carlisle, husband of 64 years to the late Marjory Miller Burnaw, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana.

Born January 5, 1933 in Nicholas County to late J. Berry & Annette Sageser Burnaw, Fred graduated from Carlisle High School in 1951. He and Marge maintained lifelong friendships with classmates and other alumni from Carlisle High. Fred also had a high regard for and frequently referenced "Miss Nancy" Talbert, an English teacher that he had in school.

He served two years in the Army from 1953 until 1955, and was stationed in Germany. While in Germany he attained the rank of Corporal. After returning from the Army, he worked at Buntin's Garage for seventeen years. Later he owned and operated Fred Burnaw's Auto Sales and Towing Service from1972 until 2022. Fred's passion for vehicles and motorcycles brought him great pleasure his entire life. He was also a devoted animal lover.

A life long member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church, he was also a 51-year member of Dougherty Lodge #65 F. & A.M. located in Carlisle.

Surviving are a nephew, William P. (Bill) Burnaw and his wife Chris; and a cousin-in-law Dwaine Green and his wife, Rita.

Fred had one brother, James Harry Burnaw, who preceded him in death in June, 2012.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 15th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Rev. Kyle Burnette and Rev. Jim Doughton. Burial will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon Thursday until the time of service.