March 3, 1932 -April 23, 2009 Robert Morris Abbey, 77, of New Albany, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at his residence.
He was born March 3, 1932 in Vicksburg to Richard and Mary McGavock Abbey. He was a member of and served as an Elder in Sumner Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
He was a pecan tree farmer. He was past-President of the Webb Lions Club, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.
Mr. Abbey is survived by hei wife, Lanelle Moore Abbey; one daughter, Lillian Parks and husband Robert of New Albany; one son, Randall Morris Abbey and wife Rita of Madison; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25 at Sumner Presbyterian Church in Sumner with Amanda Gordon, Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in New Albany officiating.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
United Funeral Service of New Albany handled arrangements.
For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.unitedfuneralservice. com
Robert M. Abbey
State of Issue: Mississippi
Date of Birth: Thursday March 03, 1932
Date of Death: Thursday April 23, 2009
Est. Age at Death: 77 years, 1 months, 20 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: New Albany; Ingomar; Keownville; North Haven; Pumpkin Center; Wallerville
County: Union
State: Mississippi
He was born March 3, 1932 in Vicksburg to Richard and Mary McGavock Abbey. He was a member of and served as an Elder in Sumner Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
He was a pecan tree farmer. He was past-President of the Webb Lions Club, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.
Mr. Abbey is survived by hei wife, Lanelle Moore Abbey; one daughter, Lillian Parks and husband Robert of New Albany; one son, Randall Morris Abbey and wife Rita of Madison; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25 at Sumner Presbyterian Church in Sumner with Amanda Gordon, Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in New Albany officiating.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
United Funeral Service of New Albany handled arrangements.
For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.unitedfuneralservice. com
Robert M. Abbey
State of Issue: Mississippi
Date of Birth: Thursday March 03, 1932
Date of Death: Thursday April 23, 2009
Est. Age at Death: 77 years, 1 months, 20 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: New Albany; Ingomar; Keownville; North Haven; Pumpkin Center; Wallerville
County: Union
State: Mississippi
March 3, 1932 -April 23, 2009 Robert Morris Abbey, 77, of New Albany, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at his residence.
He was born March 3, 1932 in Vicksburg to Richard and Mary McGavock Abbey. He was a member of and served as an Elder in Sumner Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
He was a pecan tree farmer. He was past-President of the Webb Lions Club, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.
Mr. Abbey is survived by hei wife, Lanelle Moore Abbey; one daughter, Lillian Parks and husband Robert of New Albany; one son, Randall Morris Abbey and wife Rita of Madison; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25 at Sumner Presbyterian Church in Sumner with Amanda Gordon, Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in New Albany officiating.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
United Funeral Service of New Albany handled arrangements.
For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.unitedfuneralservice. com
Robert M. Abbey
State of Issue: Mississippi
Date of Birth: Thursday March 03, 1932
Date of Death: Thursday April 23, 2009
Est. Age at Death: 77 years, 1 months, 20 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: New Albany; Ingomar; Keownville; North Haven; Pumpkin Center; Wallerville
County: Union
State: Mississippi
He was born March 3, 1932 in Vicksburg to Richard and Mary McGavock Abbey. He was a member of and served as an Elder in Sumner Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
He was a pecan tree farmer. He was past-President of the Webb Lions Club, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.
Mr. Abbey is survived by hei wife, Lanelle Moore Abbey; one daughter, Lillian Parks and husband Robert of New Albany; one son, Randall Morris Abbey and wife Rita of Madison; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25 at Sumner Presbyterian Church in Sumner with Amanda Gordon, Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in New Albany officiating.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
United Funeral Service of New Albany handled arrangements.
For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.unitedfuneralservice. com
Robert M. Abbey
State of Issue: Mississippi
Date of Birth: Thursday March 03, 1932
Date of Death: Thursday April 23, 2009
Est. Age at Death: 77 years, 1 months, 20 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: New Albany; Ingomar; Keownville; North Haven; Pumpkin Center; Wallerville
County: Union
State: Mississippi
