Charles Wayne Abercrombie, age 84, went home to his heavenly father Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born in Cullman County, Alabama and graduated from Hanceville High School as class president.
After studying and working in Alabama, he was hired to help build WISH TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1956, after moving to Chattanooga, Wayne became the first employee of WRCB Channel 3 television as an engineer and producer. Later in life Wayne operated Crest Video Productions and opened a cable television station HRMC -TV in Dayton, Tn. Wayne ended his working career on staff at Red Bank Baptist Church where he pioneered the church television ministry. Wayne was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church for over 60 years where he was active in Sunday School, Senior Adults and the Orphanage Emanuel project.
Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his wife of 65 years Betty, daughter Charlotte Mabry (Steve), grandson Stephen (Rachel) Mabry, granddaughter Dina Raquel Ware and 3 great – grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew and Evan. Wayne was a loving husband, father and “granddad” and will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 11 ,2019 at Chattanooga Funeral Home on Hwy 153 in Hixson. A celebration of life service will follow at 3:00 pm in the chapel.
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After studying and working in Alabama, he was hired to help build WISH TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1956, after moving to Chattanooga, Wayne became the first employee of WRCB Channel 3 television as an engineer and producer. Later in life Wayne operated Crest Video Productions and opened a cable television station HRMC -TV in Dayton, Tn. Wayne ended his working career on staff at Red Bank Baptist Church where he pioneered the church television ministry. Wayne was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church for over 60 years where he was active in Sunday School, Senior Adults and the Orphanage Emanuel project.
Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his wife of 65 years Betty, daughter Charlotte Mabry (Steve), grandson Stephen (Rachel) Mabry, granddaughter Dina Raquel Ware and 3 great – grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew and Evan. Wayne was a loving husband, father and “granddad” and will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 11 ,2019 at Chattanooga Funeral Home on Hwy 153 in Hixson. A celebration of life service will follow at 3:00 pm in the chapel.
Chattanooga Funeral Home
Charles Wayne Abercrombie, age 84, went home to his heavenly father Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born in Cullman County, Alabama and graduated from Hanceville High School as class president.
After studying and working in Alabama, he was hired to help build WISH TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1956, after moving to Chattanooga, Wayne became the first employee of WRCB Channel 3 television as an engineer and producer. Later in life Wayne operated Crest Video Productions and opened a cable television station HRMC -TV in Dayton, Tn. Wayne ended his working career on staff at Red Bank Baptist Church where he pioneered the church television ministry. Wayne was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church for over 60 years where he was active in Sunday School, Senior Adults and the Orphanage Emanuel project.
Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his wife of 65 years Betty, daughter Charlotte Mabry (Steve), grandson Stephen (Rachel) Mabry, granddaughter Dina Raquel Ware and 3 great – grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew and Evan. Wayne was a loving husband, father and “granddad” and will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 11 ,2019 at Chattanooga Funeral Home on Hwy 153 in Hixson. A celebration of life service will follow at 3:00 pm in the chapel.
Chattanooga Funeral Home
After studying and working in Alabama, he was hired to help build WISH TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1956, after moving to Chattanooga, Wayne became the first employee of WRCB Channel 3 television as an engineer and producer. Later in life Wayne operated Crest Video Productions and opened a cable television station HRMC -TV in Dayton, Tn. Wayne ended his working career on staff at Red Bank Baptist Church where he pioneered the church television ministry. Wayne was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church for over 60 years where he was active in Sunday School, Senior Adults and the Orphanage Emanuel project.
Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his wife of 65 years Betty, daughter Charlotte Mabry (Steve), grandson Stephen (Rachel) Mabry, granddaughter Dina Raquel Ware and 3 great – grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew and Evan. Wayne was a loving husband, father and “granddad” and will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 11 ,2019 at Chattanooga Funeral Home on Hwy 153 in Hixson. A celebration of life service will follow at 3:00 pm in the chapel.
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