Herbert E. Abbott, 85, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Owosso passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at his home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Owosso First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Nelson-House Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Herbert was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Globe, Ky., the son of Cleon F. and Nora (Littleton) Abbott. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. He liked repairing things and was always willing to help others when they were in need. Herbert was a loving, godly man who served his Lord faithfully.
Herbert married Edna Mae Neff in Lansing June 28, 1952. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together before she predeceased him on March 31, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Rev. Gary) Voss of Winter Haven, Marcia (Rev. Mark) Green of Belle, W.Va., and Karen (Greg) Bontrager of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arvye Reeh and Naomi Garber; brother, Dan Abbott. Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae; sister, Mary Lou Endara; and brother, Cleon Abbott.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International for Bibles distributed in memory of Herbert Abbott. Checks made payable to the Gideons International and mailed to Nelson-House Funeral Home, 120 E. Mason St., Owosso, MI 48867. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-Home.com.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Owosso First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Nelson-House Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Herbert was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Globe, Ky., the son of Cleon F. and Nora (Littleton) Abbott. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. He liked repairing things and was always willing to help others when they were in need. Herbert was a loving, godly man who served his Lord faithfully.
Herbert married Edna Mae Neff in Lansing June 28, 1952. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together before she predeceased him on March 31, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Rev. Gary) Voss of Winter Haven, Marcia (Rev. Mark) Green of Belle, W.Va., and Karen (Greg) Bontrager of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arvye Reeh and Naomi Garber; brother, Dan Abbott. Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae; sister, Mary Lou Endara; and brother, Cleon Abbott.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International for Bibles distributed in memory of Herbert Abbott. Checks made payable to the Gideons International and mailed to Nelson-House Funeral Home, 120 E. Mason St., Owosso, MI 48867. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-Home.com.
Herbert E. Abbott, 85, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Owosso passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at his home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Owosso First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Nelson-House Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Herbert was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Globe, Ky., the son of Cleon F. and Nora (Littleton) Abbott. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. He liked repairing things and was always willing to help others when they were in need. Herbert was a loving, godly man who served his Lord faithfully.
Herbert married Edna Mae Neff in Lansing June 28, 1952. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together before she predeceased him on March 31, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Rev. Gary) Voss of Winter Haven, Marcia (Rev. Mark) Green of Belle, W.Va., and Karen (Greg) Bontrager of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arvye Reeh and Naomi Garber; brother, Dan Abbott. Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae; sister, Mary Lou Endara; and brother, Cleon Abbott.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International for Bibles distributed in memory of Herbert Abbott. Checks made payable to the Gideons International and mailed to Nelson-House Funeral Home, 120 E. Mason St., Owosso, MI 48867. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-Home.com.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Owosso First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Nelson-House Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Herbert was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Globe, Ky., the son of Cleon F. and Nora (Littleton) Abbott. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. He liked repairing things and was always willing to help others when they were in need. Herbert was a loving, godly man who served his Lord faithfully.
Herbert married Edna Mae Neff in Lansing June 28, 1952. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together before she predeceased him on March 31, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Rev. Gary) Voss of Winter Haven, Marcia (Rev. Mark) Green of Belle, W.Va., and Karen (Greg) Bontrager of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arvye Reeh and Naomi Garber; brother, Dan Abbott. Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae; sister, Mary Lou Endara; and brother, Cleon Abbott.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International for Bibles distributed in memory of Herbert Abbott. Checks made payable to the Gideons International and mailed to Nelson-House Funeral Home, 120 E. Mason St., Owosso, MI 48867. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-Home.com.
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