Mr. Abbott died Oct. 3, 2007, at a Tyler hospice.
He was born May 27, 1926, in LaRue. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II, was a truck driver and a member of Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by brothers, Racy, Doc and J.T. Abbott, and sisters, Bessie Webb and Rena Fields.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Melba L. Abbott, Chandler; daughter, Joy G. Abbott, Houston; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on 10/7/2007.
Mr. Abbott died Oct. 3, 2007, at a Tyler hospice.
He was born May 27, 1926, in LaRue. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II, was a truck driver and a member of Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by brothers, Racy, Doc and J.T. Abbott, and sisters, Bessie Webb and Rena Fields.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Melba L. Abbott, Chandler; daughter, Joy G. Abbott, Houston; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on 10/7/2007.
Family Members
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Charlie Sweet
1899–1972
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Stella Edna Abbott Beono
1901–1970
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Wade James Abbott
1901–1966
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Della Mae Abbott Blume
1902–1983
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Florence Elizabeth Abbott Rossetti
1904–1984
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Bessie A. Abbott Webb
1910–1996
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PVT Dock Evans Abbott
1912–1976
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J T Abbott
1914–1978
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Rena Ann Abbott Betterton Fields
1921–2006
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Cody Tracy Abbott
1924–2003
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