He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Grier Junior Abernathy and Marie Pennell Abernathy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Abernathy.
Mr. Abernathy was a member of High Shoals First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Andrea Oates Abernathy; his children, Michael Dean Abernathy, Gregory Todd Hicks (Avis), and Coy Allen Hicks (fiance', Trina Dills); his sister, Dawana Lewis (Keith); his grandchildren, Carmen Abernathy, Ashlyn Abernathy, Levi Hicks, Erica Rushton, Alleigh Hicks, and Sarah Dills; his great-grandchildren, Easton Hicks and Dawson Hicks; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends and co-workers.
Service: High Shoals First Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at the Dallas Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy was a member of High Shoals First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Andrea Oates Abernathy; his children, Michael Dean Abernathy, Gregory Todd Hicks (Avis), and Coy Allen Hicks (fiance', Trina Dills); his sister, Dawana Lewis (Keith); his grandchildren, Carmen Abernathy, Ashlyn Abernathy, Levi Hicks, Erica Rushton, Alleigh Hicks, and Sarah Dills; his great-grandchildren, Easton Hicks and Dawson Hicks; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends and co-workers.
Service: High Shoals First Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at the Dallas Cemetery.
He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Grier Junior Abernathy and Marie Pennell Abernathy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Abernathy.
Mr. Abernathy was a member of High Shoals First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Andrea Oates Abernathy; his children, Michael Dean Abernathy, Gregory Todd Hicks (Avis), and Coy Allen Hicks (fiance', Trina Dills); his sister, Dawana Lewis (Keith); his grandchildren, Carmen Abernathy, Ashlyn Abernathy, Levi Hicks, Erica Rushton, Alleigh Hicks, and Sarah Dills; his great-grandchildren, Easton Hicks and Dawson Hicks; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends and co-workers.
Service: High Shoals First Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at the Dallas Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy was a member of High Shoals First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Andrea Oates Abernathy; his children, Michael Dean Abernathy, Gregory Todd Hicks (Avis), and Coy Allen Hicks (fiance', Trina Dills); his sister, Dawana Lewis (Keith); his grandchildren, Carmen Abernathy, Ashlyn Abernathy, Levi Hicks, Erica Rushton, Alleigh Hicks, and Sarah Dills; his great-grandchildren, Easton Hicks and Dawson Hicks; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends and co-workers.
Service: High Shoals First Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at the Dallas Cemetery.
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