Walter R. Abbott, Jr., 86, of Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 27, 1932 in North Carolina to the late Elizabeth Stephens Abbott and the Late Walter R. Abbott, Sr.
Walter was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired as a cryptologist at the US Department of State and enjoyed driving a school bus for the Augusta County Schools. He was a member of the New Hope Fire Department, Hermitage Presbyterian Church and a life long member of the American Legion. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings; Dewey, Harvey, Norman, Lottie, Emma and Doris.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine "Judy" Abbott; children, Kenny (Pat) Abbott and Doug Abbott; grandson, Josh Abbott; brother, Richard (Ruby) Abbott and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Valley Animal Services, 1001 Mt. Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952.
Published in The Daily News Leader (Staunton, VA)-Sat, May 19,2018-Page A4
Walter was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired as a cryptologist at the US Department of State and enjoyed driving a school bus for the Augusta County Schools. He was a member of the New Hope Fire Department, Hermitage Presbyterian Church and a life long member of the American Legion. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings; Dewey, Harvey, Norman, Lottie, Emma and Doris.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine "Judy" Abbott; children, Kenny (Pat) Abbott and Doug Abbott; grandson, Josh Abbott; brother, Richard (Ruby) Abbott and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Valley Animal Services, 1001 Mt. Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952.
Published in The Daily News Leader (Staunton, VA)-Sat, May 19,2018-Page A4
Walter R. Abbott, Jr., 86, of Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 27, 1932 in North Carolina to the late Elizabeth Stephens Abbott and the Late Walter R. Abbott, Sr.
Walter was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired as a cryptologist at the US Department of State and enjoyed driving a school bus for the Augusta County Schools. He was a member of the New Hope Fire Department, Hermitage Presbyterian Church and a life long member of the American Legion. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings; Dewey, Harvey, Norman, Lottie, Emma and Doris.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine "Judy" Abbott; children, Kenny (Pat) Abbott and Doug Abbott; grandson, Josh Abbott; brother, Richard (Ruby) Abbott and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Valley Animal Services, 1001 Mt. Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952.
Published in The Daily News Leader (Staunton, VA)-Sat, May 19,2018-Page A4
Walter was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired as a cryptologist at the US Department of State and enjoyed driving a school bus for the Augusta County Schools. He was a member of the New Hope Fire Department, Hermitage Presbyterian Church and a life long member of the American Legion. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings; Dewey, Harvey, Norman, Lottie, Emma and Doris.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine "Judy" Abbott; children, Kenny (Pat) Abbott and Doug Abbott; grandson, Josh Abbott; brother, Richard (Ruby) Abbott and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Valley Animal Services, 1001 Mt. Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952.
Published in The Daily News Leader (Staunton, VA)-Sat, May 19,2018-Page A4
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