MICHAEL EDWARD "Mike" ABSTON, 59, passed away on April 24, 2014, in Las Vegas, NV, where he had lived and worked for several years and will be sadly missed by an amazing number of friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward "Eddie" and Barbara J. Abston.
Mike was born on July 23, 1954, in Athens, TN, but lived most of his early years in Eureka. He was a member of the First Christian Church, participated in youth activities such as his high school band and the Boy Scouts where he earned
the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Rockwood High School and in 1976 from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Music. While in college, he took a summer job in a magic shop in Gatlinburg. It was there that
the "magic bug" bit him, never to turn
loose! Although he kept his love and respect for music, he devoted his professional life to performing magic and mentoring new recruits to his chosen field. He went where ever "magic" led
him – Myrtle Beach, Atlanta, St. Thomas, New Orleans, Washington, DC, Honolulu, and Las Vegas to mention a few. He never passed up a chance to entertain and fascinate children, friends, and relatives at parties, reunions, and other gatherings. No matter where he went or how long
or brief his stay, he quickly made friendships that endured the rest of his life. As news of Mike's death spread, his Facebook page filled with posts from friends around the world – all attesting to the depth, value, and lasting significance of the friendships.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Rockwood on May 31 at 1 p.m. followed by interment of his ashes in the Abston/Lingo Cemetery in Westel.
Mike was born on July 23, 1954, in Athens, TN, but lived most of his early years in Eureka. He was a member of the First Christian Church, participated in youth activities such as his high school band and the Boy Scouts where he earned
the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Rockwood High School and in 1976 from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Music. While in college, he took a summer job in a magic shop in Gatlinburg. It was there that
the "magic bug" bit him, never to turn
loose! Although he kept his love and respect for music, he devoted his professional life to performing magic and mentoring new recruits to his chosen field. He went where ever "magic" led
him – Myrtle Beach, Atlanta, St. Thomas, New Orleans, Washington, DC, Honolulu, and Las Vegas to mention a few. He never passed up a chance to entertain and fascinate children, friends, and relatives at parties, reunions, and other gatherings. No matter where he went or how long
or brief his stay, he quickly made friendships that endured the rest of his life. As news of Mike's death spread, his Facebook page filled with posts from friends around the world – all attesting to the depth, value, and lasting significance of the friendships.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Rockwood on May 31 at 1 p.m. followed by interment of his ashes in the Abston/Lingo Cemetery in Westel.
MICHAEL EDWARD "Mike" ABSTON, 59, passed away on April 24, 2014, in Las Vegas, NV, where he had lived and worked for several years and will be sadly missed by an amazing number of friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward "Eddie" and Barbara J. Abston.
Mike was born on July 23, 1954, in Athens, TN, but lived most of his early years in Eureka. He was a member of the First Christian Church, participated in youth activities such as his high school band and the Boy Scouts where he earned
the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Rockwood High School and in 1976 from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Music. While in college, he took a summer job in a magic shop in Gatlinburg. It was there that
the "magic bug" bit him, never to turn
loose! Although he kept his love and respect for music, he devoted his professional life to performing magic and mentoring new recruits to his chosen field. He went where ever "magic" led
him – Myrtle Beach, Atlanta, St. Thomas, New Orleans, Washington, DC, Honolulu, and Las Vegas to mention a few. He never passed up a chance to entertain and fascinate children, friends, and relatives at parties, reunions, and other gatherings. No matter where he went or how long
or brief his stay, he quickly made friendships that endured the rest of his life. As news of Mike's death spread, his Facebook page filled with posts from friends around the world – all attesting to the depth, value, and lasting significance of the friendships.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Rockwood on May 31 at 1 p.m. followed by interment of his ashes in the Abston/Lingo Cemetery in Westel.
Mike was born on July 23, 1954, in Athens, TN, but lived most of his early years in Eureka. He was a member of the First Christian Church, participated in youth activities such as his high school band and the Boy Scouts where he earned
the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Rockwood High School and in 1976 from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Music. While in college, he took a summer job in a magic shop in Gatlinburg. It was there that
the "magic bug" bit him, never to turn
loose! Although he kept his love and respect for music, he devoted his professional life to performing magic and mentoring new recruits to his chosen field. He went where ever "magic" led
him – Myrtle Beach, Atlanta, St. Thomas, New Orleans, Washington, DC, Honolulu, and Las Vegas to mention a few. He never passed up a chance to entertain and fascinate children, friends, and relatives at parties, reunions, and other gatherings. No matter where he went or how long
or brief his stay, he quickly made friendships that endured the rest of his life. As news of Mike's death spread, his Facebook page filled with posts from friends around the world – all attesting to the depth, value, and lasting significance of the friendships.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Rockwood on May 31 at 1 p.m. followed by interment of his ashes in the Abston/Lingo Cemetery in Westel.
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