Despite the challenges, he remained a pillar of strength for his family, serving as the officiant at each member's wedding, symbolizing this enduring love and support. A veteran of the Marine Corps, he carried with him a sense of duty and honor, which he applied both in service and in his everyday life. Known for his outgoing nature, he effortlessly connected with people, never meeting a stranger but rather embracing them with warmth and kindness. His love for the Lord was evident in his unwavering faith and the way he lived his life with compassion and humility, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Austin Kyle Abney and a daughter-in-law Sue Ann Abney
Survivors include his wife of 71 years Virginia Abney; three sons and daughters-in-law; Richard and Paula Abney, Paul and Glenda Abney and John Wesley Abney and a daughter Katherine Owen.
Also left to cherish his memory are eight grandchildren Nicole Abney, Collin Abney, Gavalin Abney, Leslie Anne Abney, Scott Abney, John Curtis Abney, Nathaniel Richard Abney and Rachel Gray and great grandchildren McKenzie Gray, Lillian Blayke Abney, Boston A. Abney and Tristan Hunter Abney; great great grandchildren, Katelyn Abney and Nicholas Abney.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane Chapel.
Come and go viewing will be Friday, May 17th, 2024 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Online tributes may be sent to www.eastfuneralhomes.com
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