William Richard Abbott | Obituaries

William Richard Abbott died on Nov. 27, 2023. He was born on Jan. 6, 1944.

Services will be Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. at Franklin Methodist Church in Laurel. Pastor Ovie Cornell will officiate. Special music will be provided by Pam Morgan. A cremation and burial will be at a later date.

Mr. Abbott is survived by his wife Elaine L. Abbott; children William A. Abbott and James A. Abbott; three grandchildren Madison L. Abbott, Cole J. Austin and Coty Abbott; two great-grandchildren; brother James L. Abbott; four sisters, Virginia Mason, Loretta Galio, Nancy Yosi and Patricia Abbott; special family members Martha Louise and Sophie Caroline; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family gives special thanks to Dr. Herbert Rogers and staff of the ICU West Wings 1 and 2 at South Central Regional Medical Center. Thanks also to the staff at Laurelwood Nursing Facility, EMTs of Laurel, Home Health Care, gracious neighbors and family at Franklin United Methodist Church for visits, cards, calls and love.

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