Joe Allen Abernathy, age 70, of North Branch, formerly of Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on March 11, 1943 in Limestone County, AL. He is the son of the late James and Geneva (Pepper) Abernathy. Joe grew up and attended school in Limestone County, AL. On February 24, 1967, he married Twylha Prince in Commerce Township, MI.
Joe worked as a Booth Cleaner for General Motors, where he retired from after 30 years of service. Joe attended the North Goodland Baptist Church and formerly the Lindsay Lane Baptist Church in Athens, AL. Joe enjoyed golfing and gardening, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Joe is survived by: his wife, Twylha of North Branch; son, Joe Abernathy of St. Charles, MI; daughter, Deanna (Phillip) Moore of North Branch; grandchildren, Autumn, Kaitlyn, Faith and Spencer; sisters, Margie Moreno of Irondale, AL, Peggy (Gene) Garland of Athens, AL, Sheila (Rick) Strain of Athens, AL, Darlene (Larry) Morris of Waterford, and Paulette (Matt) McDowell of Pontiac; brothers, Wayne (Alice) Abernathy of Mansfield, OH, Jack (Betty) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Douglas (Karen) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Scott (Colleen) Abernathy of Pontiac, and Andy Abernathy of Pontiac; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva; brothers, Terry Lee, Charles David and Frank; and sister, Faye.
Family will be present for visitation on Friday, Nov. 22nd from 5 PM-8PM and on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 10 AM-11 AM with the Funeral Service at 11 AM Saturday with Pastor John Chippewa officiating, all at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in North Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral
Joe worked as a Booth Cleaner for General Motors, where he retired from after 30 years of service. Joe attended the North Goodland Baptist Church and formerly the Lindsay Lane Baptist Church in Athens, AL. Joe enjoyed golfing and gardening, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Joe is survived by: his wife, Twylha of North Branch; son, Joe Abernathy of St. Charles, MI; daughter, Deanna (Phillip) Moore of North Branch; grandchildren, Autumn, Kaitlyn, Faith and Spencer; sisters, Margie Moreno of Irondale, AL, Peggy (Gene) Garland of Athens, AL, Sheila (Rick) Strain of Athens, AL, Darlene (Larry) Morris of Waterford, and Paulette (Matt) McDowell of Pontiac; brothers, Wayne (Alice) Abernathy of Mansfield, OH, Jack (Betty) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Douglas (Karen) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Scott (Colleen) Abernathy of Pontiac, and Andy Abernathy of Pontiac; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva; brothers, Terry Lee, Charles David and Frank; and sister, Faye.
Family will be present for visitation on Friday, Nov. 22nd from 5 PM-8PM and on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 10 AM-11 AM with the Funeral Service at 11 AM Saturday with Pastor John Chippewa officiating, all at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in North Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral
Joe Allen Abernathy, age 70, of North Branch, formerly of Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on March 11, 1943 in Limestone County, AL. He is the son of the late James and Geneva (Pepper) Abernathy. Joe grew up and attended school in Limestone County, AL. On February 24, 1967, he married Twylha Prince in Commerce Township, MI.
Joe worked as a Booth Cleaner for General Motors, where he retired from after 30 years of service. Joe attended the North Goodland Baptist Church and formerly the Lindsay Lane Baptist Church in Athens, AL. Joe enjoyed golfing and gardening, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Joe is survived by: his wife, Twylha of North Branch; son, Joe Abernathy of St. Charles, MI; daughter, Deanna (Phillip) Moore of North Branch; grandchildren, Autumn, Kaitlyn, Faith and Spencer; sisters, Margie Moreno of Irondale, AL, Peggy (Gene) Garland of Athens, AL, Sheila (Rick) Strain of Athens, AL, Darlene (Larry) Morris of Waterford, and Paulette (Matt) McDowell of Pontiac; brothers, Wayne (Alice) Abernathy of Mansfield, OH, Jack (Betty) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Douglas (Karen) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Scott (Colleen) Abernathy of Pontiac, and Andy Abernathy of Pontiac; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva; brothers, Terry Lee, Charles David and Frank; and sister, Faye.
Family will be present for visitation on Friday, Nov. 22nd from 5 PM-8PM and on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 10 AM-11 AM with the Funeral Service at 11 AM Saturday with Pastor John Chippewa officiating, all at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in North Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral
Joe worked as a Booth Cleaner for General Motors, where he retired from after 30 years of service. Joe attended the North Goodland Baptist Church and formerly the Lindsay Lane Baptist Church in Athens, AL. Joe enjoyed golfing and gardening, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Joe is survived by: his wife, Twylha of North Branch; son, Joe Abernathy of St. Charles, MI; daughter, Deanna (Phillip) Moore of North Branch; grandchildren, Autumn, Kaitlyn, Faith and Spencer; sisters, Margie Moreno of Irondale, AL, Peggy (Gene) Garland of Athens, AL, Sheila (Rick) Strain of Athens, AL, Darlene (Larry) Morris of Waterford, and Paulette (Matt) McDowell of Pontiac; brothers, Wayne (Alice) Abernathy of Mansfield, OH, Jack (Betty) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Douglas (Karen) Abernathy of Harvest, AL, Scott (Colleen) Abernathy of Pontiac, and Andy Abernathy of Pontiac; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva; brothers, Terry Lee, Charles David and Frank; and sister, Faye.
Family will be present for visitation on Friday, Nov. 22nd from 5 PM-8PM and on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 10 AM-11 AM with the Funeral Service at 11 AM Saturday with Pastor John Chippewa officiating, all at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in North Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral
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