Fred Odell Abbott, Sr.

Fred Odell Abbott, Sr. 85 of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 19, 2012. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a self-employed contractor and an avid sportsman. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time outdoors and on his beloved mountain. He was preceded in death by his loving companion Ruth Pursley; an infant son; son Fred Odell Abbott, Jr.; parents Ellis and Letha Abbott; 4 brothers Layton, Herbert, Jerry, and Preston Abbott; and granddaughter Kristen Michelle Schrader. He is survived by daughter Brenda Abbott; daughter and son-in-law Patricia Schrader and husband Donald; grandchildren Dean Abbott (Dana), Heather Lilley (Michael), Leslie Loving (Jason), Michael Schrader (Miranda), Kathy Schrader, Kelly Jo Tappan (Jimmer); great-grandchildren Gage Abbott, Taylor Loving, Ava and Megan Schrader, Rielly, Kaeli, and Luke Tappan; sister Claudette Brizendine; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Jeff, Katie and Layton Huffman and Vivian Wertz. A special thanks to his caretakers Mary Ann, Angie, Sandy, and Missy. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Brickey Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com