ABBOTT, David, age 95, of Plant City, FL passed away on April 1, 2017 while under hospice care. David was a WWII US Army veteran who loved fishing and singing his favorite hymns. He retired as a supervisor of carpentry after spending 35 years in the phosphate industry. David is a “Child of God” who dearly loved the Lord and was a member of Victory Church in Lakeland. He is most remembered by his family and friends as a Godly servant to all that he knew.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Rubye Abbott, and five siblings. David is survived by his son, Marc Abbott (Tammy); sister, Lily Bell Abbott Maxwell; and lots of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family will receive friends at Wells Memorial on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 6-8pm. A Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 11am at the funeral home followed by burial with military honors at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens in Brandon, FL.
Condolences may be made online at www.wellsmemorial.com.
