He was the first of 6 children born to Charlie and Lillian "Doll" Abney.
He served in the US Navy during World War II. Jack married Ruby on Dec 14, 1946 in Carnegie, Okla., then shortly after moved to Lancaster, Calif., where they had their only son, Jack Dewayne, who preceded him in death in 2005.
Jack and Faye opened Jack's Market in the early 1950's. Later they opened The Smart Shoppe on Lancaster Blvd. He also worked for Hartwig Realty until his retirement.
Jack was an AV Fair director, active in Kiwanis and was a member of The Assistance League of the Antelope Valley.
Jack is survived by his wife and three brothers.
Internment at Lancaster Cemetery.
Published in The Antelope Valley Press from June 6 to June 7, 2019
He was the first of 6 children born to Charlie and Lillian "Doll" Abney.
He served in the US Navy during World War II. Jack married Ruby on Dec 14, 1946 in Carnegie, Okla., then shortly after moved to Lancaster, Calif., where they had their only son, Jack Dewayne, who preceded him in death in 2005.
Jack and Faye opened Jack's Market in the early 1950's. Later they opened The Smart Shoppe on Lancaster Blvd. He also worked for Hartwig Realty until his retirement.
Jack was an AV Fair director, active in Kiwanis and was a member of The Assistance League of the Antelope Valley.
Jack is survived by his wife and three brothers.
Internment at Lancaster Cemetery.
Published in The Antelope Valley Press from June 6 to June 7, 2019
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