Published in the Athens Review August 13, 1936
George Abernathy, 82, longtime resident of Chandler, died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arch Fitzgerald in that town. His death climaxed a long illness. A resident of the Chandler section for many years, Mr. Abernathy followed the carpenter's trade.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. C.H. Doak, pastor of the Chandler Methodist church, being in charge. Interment was in the Chandler cemetery.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church.
Although a native of South Carolina, Mr. Abernathy had lived in Texas most of his life, moving as a youth with his parents to this state. He had lived at Chandler some 30 years, coming from Gilmer where he spent about 20 years. He was a member of the Woodmen fraternity. For many years he engaged in the lumber business.
Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. W.L. Culberson and Mrs. H.M. Croley of Houston and Mrs. A.F. Fitzgerald of Chandler. Fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
George Abernathy, 82, longtime resident of Chandler, died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arch Fitzgerald in that town. His death climaxed a long illness. A resident of the Chandler section for many years, Mr. Abernathy followed the carpenter's trade.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. C.H. Doak, pastor of the Chandler Methodist church, being in charge. Interment was in the Chandler cemetery.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church.
Although a native of South Carolina, Mr. Abernathy had lived in Texas most of his life, moving as a youth with his parents to this state. He had lived at Chandler some 30 years, coming from Gilmer where he spent about 20 years. He was a member of the Woodmen fraternity. For many years he engaged in the lumber business.
Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. W.L. Culberson and Mrs. H.M. Croley of Houston and Mrs. A.F. Fitzgerald of Chandler. Fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
Published in the Athens Review August 13, 1936
George Abernathy, 82, longtime resident of Chandler, died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arch Fitzgerald in that town. His death climaxed a long illness. A resident of the Chandler section for many years, Mr. Abernathy followed the carpenter's trade.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. C.H. Doak, pastor of the Chandler Methodist church, being in charge. Interment was in the Chandler cemetery.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church.
Although a native of South Carolina, Mr. Abernathy had lived in Texas most of his life, moving as a youth with his parents to this state. He had lived at Chandler some 30 years, coming from Gilmer where he spent about 20 years. He was a member of the Woodmen fraternity. For many years he engaged in the lumber business.
Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. W.L. Culberson and Mrs. H.M. Croley of Houston and Mrs. A.F. Fitzgerald of Chandler. Fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
George Abernathy, 82, longtime resident of Chandler, died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arch Fitzgerald in that town. His death climaxed a long illness. A resident of the Chandler section for many years, Mr. Abernathy followed the carpenter's trade.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. C.H. Doak, pastor of the Chandler Methodist church, being in charge. Interment was in the Chandler cemetery.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church.
Although a native of South Carolina, Mr. Abernathy had lived in Texas most of his life, moving as a youth with his parents to this state. He had lived at Chandler some 30 years, coming from Gilmer where he spent about 20 years. He was a member of the Woodmen fraternity. For many years he engaged in the lumber business.
Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. W.L. Culberson and Mrs. H.M. Croley of Houston and Mrs. A.F. Fitzgerald of Chandler. Fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
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