E. Wayne Lednum, Creative Concepts founder
E. Wayne Lednum of Fenwick Island passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in the comfort of his home.
Wayne was born in Baltimore, Md., June 7, 1933, son of the late William E. Lednum Jr. and the late Alice (Fox) Lednum. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland. Wayne and his wife, Bobbi, took a risk with three small children at home and opened Creative Concepts in 1973 which was located in the York Beach Mall in South Bethany. Before building in Clarksville in 2005, they also expanded their business to a second location in Lewes in the early 1980s.
Wayne believed in his community and in people as a whole. He invested in people from all walks of life, and from those interactions he made lasting friendships. Wayne loved the beach, music and entertaining at his home in Fenwick. He loved working in his furniture business, and loved offering coffee to his customers. Wayne’s eye for color and design, along with his passion for interior design could be seen in every detail of Creative Concepts for the past 49 years. Wayne also was a sailing enthusiast of log canoes in St. Michael’s. He lived every day for the love of his life and best friend of over 60 years, Bobbi. Wayne provided for his family with a lasting legacy and gave generously back to his community.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2017 by his beloved wife, Bobbi Lednum; and a sister, Patricia Lednum. He is survived by his three sons, WR Craig Lednum and his companion Cheryl Detwiler of Selbyville, Steve M. Lednum and his wife Gail of Selbyville, and Scott W. Lednum and his companion Dawn Dorman of Fenwick Island. Wayne is also survived by four grandchildren, Scott Chandler and his fiancée Ashly Riley of Selbyville, Justin Lednum of Selbyville, Cortney Thompson and her husband Fred of Ocean View, and Cory Lednum of Selbyville; and five great-grandchildren, Jillian Chandler, Chloe Chandler, Hunter Chandler, Kayden Thompson and McKinley Thompson.
Visitation and celebration of Wayne's life were held Dec. 8 at Ocean View Church of Christ in Delaware. Wayne was laid to rest Dec. 9 with a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton, Md.
Since Wayne loved children and wanted to see them thrive, the family suggests memorial contributions in his name to one of the following organizations: Justin’s Beach House, justinjennings.org; Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, believeintomorrow.org; or Ball 4 All Foundation, P.O. Box 329, Dagsboro, DE 19939.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
