He was born on March 4, 1934 in Catawba County, North Carolina, a son of the late Fred Coleman Abernethy, Sr. and the late Alta Rix Setzer Abernethy.
Fred was a NC State University graduate and began his career as an Registered Architect in 1965.
He belonged to and was active in many organizations; Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout- Asst. Scout Master, American Institute of Architects, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce - Past President, Cooperative Christian Ministry - 1st President, Corinth United Church of Christ - Past President of Consistory, First Savings and Loan Bank - Director; Southern National Bank - Director; BB&T - Director; North Carolina Historic Preservation Society; Rotary Club of Lake Hickory - Charter Member and Past President Paul Harris Award; Hospice of Catawba County - Board of Directors; Habitat for Humanity- Board of Directors & Catawba County President; Sunset Beach Planning Board/Board of Adjustments; Sea Trail Master Association Architectural Review Committee, Brunswick Family Assistance - Chairman of the Board; Member of the Feeding Avery Families team.; Avery County Habitat for Humanity- Board Member; Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce- volunteer.
Professional Experience included; Joined CBSA Architects in 1977- Partner; NC State Building Commission, Appointed by Governor Jim Martin for 6 years; National Peer Review Commission. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Commissioned Officer 1957; United States Army Reserve, Retired Colonel Infantry 1958-1985; Chief of Staff- 108th Division 1982-1985.
Fred leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife, Sherry Snavely Abernethy of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter, Laura McNamee of Banner Elk, NC, Daughter, Elizabeth Anne Abernethy of Calabash, NC, Brother, Bruce (Ann) Abernethy of Fort Pierce, FL, Sister, Tanya (Sid) Wilson of Williamsburg, VA.
Source Citation: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
He was born on March 4, 1934 in Catawba County, North Carolina, a son of the late Fred Coleman Abernethy, Sr. and the late Alta Rix Setzer Abernethy.
Fred was a NC State University graduate and began his career as an Registered Architect in 1965.
He belonged to and was active in many organizations; Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout- Asst. Scout Master, American Institute of Architects, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce - Past President, Cooperative Christian Ministry - 1st President, Corinth United Church of Christ - Past President of Consistory, First Savings and Loan Bank - Director; Southern National Bank - Director; BB&T - Director; North Carolina Historic Preservation Society; Rotary Club of Lake Hickory - Charter Member and Past President Paul Harris Award; Hospice of Catawba County - Board of Directors; Habitat for Humanity- Board of Directors & Catawba County President; Sunset Beach Planning Board/Board of Adjustments; Sea Trail Master Association Architectural Review Committee, Brunswick Family Assistance - Chairman of the Board; Member of the Feeding Avery Families team.; Avery County Habitat for Humanity- Board Member; Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce- volunteer.
Professional Experience included; Joined CBSA Architects in 1977- Partner; NC State Building Commission, Appointed by Governor Jim Martin for 6 years; National Peer Review Commission. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Commissioned Officer 1957; United States Army Reserve, Retired Colonel Infantry 1958-1985; Chief of Staff- 108th Division 1982-1985.
Fred leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife, Sherry Snavely Abernethy of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter, Laura McNamee of Banner Elk, NC, Daughter, Elizabeth Anne Abernethy of Calabash, NC, Brother, Bruce (Ann) Abernethy of Fort Pierce, FL, Sister, Tanya (Sid) Wilson of Williamsburg, VA.
Source Citation: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
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