GEORGETOWN, Texas - WiIliam "Bill" T. Abbott, 75, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, with his family by his side.
Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, Texas, followed by a Patriot Guard escort to the graveside service with honor guard at 2pm at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen.
He was born Jan. 1, 1940, at Fort Sill to Mose and Mildred Abbott. Bill graduated from Lawton High School, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and MBA from the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He was a devoted husband to Ly T. Nguyen, wife of 43 years, and dedicated father to three children.
Bill was a dedicated livestock showman and member of FFA and 4-H Club during high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. Most time was spent as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Airborne Brigade and as a radio operator/recon team specialist operating under MACV 'SOG', 5th Special Forces Group. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Purple Heart, and contributed to 5th SF Group's Presidential Unit Citation. Staff Sgt. Abbott was honorably discharged from active duty in 1968.
Accompanied by his family, Bill went on to adventurous employment in the shipping and oil industries around the globe living in Singapore, The Netherlands, Canada and Saudi Arabia as well as Texas, California, New Jersey, and Alaska. Some of his credentials include Merchant Marine and ship captains' licenses. Mr. Abbott retired in 2004 from his post as Port Director/Harbor Master of Homer, Alaska.
Drawn to the water, Bill sought a life at sea on his own time in addition to his maritime activities. He owned and operated various tugboats and fishing boats which served him well in his capacity as a professional and hobbyist. An avid fisherman since boyhood, Bill shared this passion with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ly, and children: Benjamin Abbott, Katherine Abbott, and Thomas Abbott; his grandson, Scout Hodge; his mother, Mildred Stevenson; and his sisters: Norma Ray and Judy Burns.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Widdig; and father, Mose Abbott.
Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, Texas, followed by a Patriot Guard escort to the graveside service with honor guard at 2pm at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen.
He was born Jan. 1, 1940, at Fort Sill to Mose and Mildred Abbott. Bill graduated from Lawton High School, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and MBA from the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He was a devoted husband to Ly T. Nguyen, wife of 43 years, and dedicated father to three children.
Bill was a dedicated livestock showman and member of FFA and 4-H Club during high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. Most time was spent as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Airborne Brigade and as a radio operator/recon team specialist operating under MACV 'SOG', 5th Special Forces Group. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Purple Heart, and contributed to 5th SF Group's Presidential Unit Citation. Staff Sgt. Abbott was honorably discharged from active duty in 1968.
Accompanied by his family, Bill went on to adventurous employment in the shipping and oil industries around the globe living in Singapore, The Netherlands, Canada and Saudi Arabia as well as Texas, California, New Jersey, and Alaska. Some of his credentials include Merchant Marine and ship captains' licenses. Mr. Abbott retired in 2004 from his post as Port Director/Harbor Master of Homer, Alaska.
Drawn to the water, Bill sought a life at sea on his own time in addition to his maritime activities. He owned and operated various tugboats and fishing boats which served him well in his capacity as a professional and hobbyist. An avid fisherman since boyhood, Bill shared this passion with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ly, and children: Benjamin Abbott, Katherine Abbott, and Thomas Abbott; his grandson, Scout Hodge; his mother, Mildred Stevenson; and his sisters: Norma Ray and Judy Burns.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Widdig; and father, Mose Abbott.
GEORGETOWN, Texas - WiIliam "Bill" T. Abbott, 75, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, with his family by his side.
Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, Texas, followed by a Patriot Guard escort to the graveside service with honor guard at 2pm at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen.
He was born Jan. 1, 1940, at Fort Sill to Mose and Mildred Abbott. Bill graduated from Lawton High School, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and MBA from the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He was a devoted husband to Ly T. Nguyen, wife of 43 years, and dedicated father to three children.
Bill was a dedicated livestock showman and member of FFA and 4-H Club during high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. Most time was spent as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Airborne Brigade and as a radio operator/recon team specialist operating under MACV 'SOG', 5th Special Forces Group. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Purple Heart, and contributed to 5th SF Group's Presidential Unit Citation. Staff Sgt. Abbott was honorably discharged from active duty in 1968.
Accompanied by his family, Bill went on to adventurous employment in the shipping and oil industries around the globe living in Singapore, The Netherlands, Canada and Saudi Arabia as well as Texas, California, New Jersey, and Alaska. Some of his credentials include Merchant Marine and ship captains' licenses. Mr. Abbott retired in 2004 from his post as Port Director/Harbor Master of Homer, Alaska.
Drawn to the water, Bill sought a life at sea on his own time in addition to his maritime activities. He owned and operated various tugboats and fishing boats which served him well in his capacity as a professional and hobbyist. An avid fisherman since boyhood, Bill shared this passion with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ly, and children: Benjamin Abbott, Katherine Abbott, and Thomas Abbott; his grandson, Scout Hodge; his mother, Mildred Stevenson; and his sisters: Norma Ray and Judy Burns.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Widdig; and father, Mose Abbott.
Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, Texas, followed by a Patriot Guard escort to the graveside service with honor guard at 2pm at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen.
He was born Jan. 1, 1940, at Fort Sill to Mose and Mildred Abbott. Bill graduated from Lawton High School, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and MBA from the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He was a devoted husband to Ly T. Nguyen, wife of 43 years, and dedicated father to three children.
Bill was a dedicated livestock showman and member of FFA and 4-H Club during high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. Most time was spent as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Airborne Brigade and as a radio operator/recon team specialist operating under MACV 'SOG', 5th Special Forces Group. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Purple Heart, and contributed to 5th SF Group's Presidential Unit Citation. Staff Sgt. Abbott was honorably discharged from active duty in 1968.
Accompanied by his family, Bill went on to adventurous employment in the shipping and oil industries around the globe living in Singapore, The Netherlands, Canada and Saudi Arabia as well as Texas, California, New Jersey, and Alaska. Some of his credentials include Merchant Marine and ship captains' licenses. Mr. Abbott retired in 2004 from his post as Port Director/Harbor Master of Homer, Alaska.
Drawn to the water, Bill sought a life at sea on his own time in addition to his maritime activities. He owned and operated various tugboats and fishing boats which served him well in his capacity as a professional and hobbyist. An avid fisherman since boyhood, Bill shared this passion with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ly, and children: Benjamin Abbott, Katherine Abbott, and Thomas Abbott; his grandson, Scout Hodge; his mother, Mildred Stevenson; and his sisters: Norma Ray and Judy Burns.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Widdig; and father, Mose Abbott.
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