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Raymond Abbott Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Raymond C. Abbott, 92, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Evansville Protestant Home. He was born June 25, 1924, in Evansville, to the late Arthur and Mary (Reiter) Abbott.
He was the husband of LaVonda (Kerwick) Abbott, whom he had been married to for 70 years. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and served as an Evansville Firefighter for 33 years. He was also employed by Commercial Services for 20 years. Raymond was a member of the Indiana Firefighters Association and Retired Police and Firefighters Association. He was a charter member of the Inland Yacht Club and served as its first secretary.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur "Buddy" Abbott, Jr.; sisters, Mildred Walker and Delores Lockhart; son, Larry Ray Abbott; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Abbott.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonda; son, David J. Abbott and wife, Kathy; granddaughters, Christy Alvey and husband, John, and Julia Condict and husband, Curt, of Zionsville; grandsons, Andy Abbott and fiancé, Melissa Seitz, Tony Abbott and wife, Tammy, and Alex Abbott and wife, Erin; great-granddaughters, Brooke and Alli Abbott, Elise Condict, and Grace and Elizabeth Abbott; great-grandsons, Arrick, Nick, Addison, and Anthony John Abbott, Jacob and Joel Alvey, Austin Abbott, and Grant Condict; step-grandson, Ethan Austin; step-granddaughter, Shelby Ennis; and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the Evansville Protestant Home staff for their wonderful care and service.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 26, 2016, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Olson and the Evansville Fire Department Honor Guard, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
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J
October 13, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Makayla
October 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your lost. Mr. Abbott has did some commendable things. Those jobs that he had weren't easy either but it showed that he was a humble person. At Psalms 37: 9-11 it tells of a time when we would be able to enjoy a world full of peace.
October 6, 2016
So sorry for this belated condolence as I have been in the hospital. Ray will be missed. Leona Bass
October 3, 2016
My sincere condolences on your immeasurable loss. May your family find comfort in drawing close to God at this most difficult time.
September 27, 2016
May you find comfort during this difficult time by drawing close to God. James 4"8
Judy Lear
September 26, 2016
Dear Lavonda (and family), we're sad to learn of Ray's passing. We were out of town and didn't know, or we would have been there this morning. We send our love and prayers to you. We've always loved you and Ray so much.
In God's Love and Ours,
Bob and Judy (Bryant) Lear
September 26, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort and peace be with you and your family. 2 Corinthans 1: 3 & 4
JF
September 26, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 25, 2016
May God loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time.
PSALMS 29:11
September 23, 2016
My Sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our lord Jesus Christ and God our father, who loves us comfort your heart.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Brooks Family
September 23, 2016
Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you during this difficult time.
A
September 22, 2016
Hoping that you and your family find comfort in each other, while soothing your anxiety during this trying time. God's Word the Bible gives comfort where it says "..I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears..." May the love of friendship,and family carry you through your grief. Remember to share kind, and loving memories with each other to bring a warm smile to your faces. 2 Kings 20:5,
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