Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Kenneth R. Abbott, Jr. (June 13, 2015)

Kenneth R. Abbott, Jr., 58 years old, of Greenville, OH, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord at 5:50am on June 13, 2015. He was born July 11, 1956 in Dayton, OH, to Kenneth R. Sr. & Lois E. Abbott (Brewer). He was united in marriage to Mary E. Sharp, 39 years ago on October 11, 1975.

Kenny will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary & their 3 children, K. Jason Abbott & wife, Shawna, of Mason, OH, Janna DeGraffenreid & husband, John, of Greenville, OH & Jeremy Abbott of Fairborn, OH, 9 grandchildren, Mother, Lois E. Abbott, 2 Sisters, DaRhonda Schwartzentruber of Miamisburg, OH, Dianna Cox & husband, Rick of Springfield, OH, 1 Brother, Arlan Abbott & wife, Marcy, of Grandy, MO., and many nieces and nephews that loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Abbott, Sr., His Father-in-law, Earl L. Sharp (who he called, "Pa") and Mother-in-law, Mildred C. Sharp.

His warm, welcoming smile and his firm, heartfelt handshake will be greatly missed!

Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Thursday June 18, 2015 in The Church of God Meeting House 5065 State Route 49-S Greenville, Ohio with Brother Ray Tinsman officiating. Burial will follow in the Meeting House Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday June 17, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday 1 hour prior to the services in the Meeting House.

Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com