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Danny Abney Obituary

Danny Vaughn Abney

63, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on October 8, 2014. Danny was born on January 24, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A graduate of GWHS in 1968. Danny worked for Greatbatch Medical (Carr-Medical Products) 31 plus years. Danny was preceded in death by father, Pete Abney. He is survived by wife, Ruth (Freije) Abney; son, Jeremy Abney; sister, Janet (Ted) Abney Gibson; mother, Edith Branham Abney and uncle to Jennifer, Stephanie and Megan. Calling will be on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel , 481 W. Main Street. Funeral Mass will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Greenwood, 335 S. Meridian Street, Greenwood, IN 46143. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to HLH Foundation. You are invited to read Danny's complete obituary at http://www.wilsonstpierre.com. where you may sign the guestbook or share personal message.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 11, 2014.

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Paula Moore

December 24, 2014

Ruth, I just learned of your husbands passing only last week from Gwen, and I am so very esorry. You and Jeremy are in my thoughts and prayers especially during this holiday season. Also, I believe she said you lost your mother since Anna. That is alot. I pray that you stay lifted in prayer. Lastly, I never thanked you for being the best friend in Anna's life. There was never a time when you weren't there for her. God Bless, Paula

terri pender

October 19, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss danny was a great man. Ruth and Jeremy you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Carolyn Hall-Caver

October 17, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Y J

October 16, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family . May you find comfort in promise at John 11:39-44

Nancy Fendley

October 14, 2014

Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss.I remember you and Danny so fondly from our time working for Dr. Tarplee. Many thoughts and prayers go out for you and your son.

Diana Seib-Carpenter

October 13, 2014

So sorry to come across this news. Andy and I had a lot of good times with Danny and Ruth a very long time ago. He was such and nice and sweet guy. I know it's been a very long time since I have seen Ruth. My thoughts are with you Ruth at this very difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Diana Seib Carpenter

monica stofer

October 13, 2014

oh my gosh ruth iam so sorry

monica stofer

October 13, 2014

oh my gosh ruth iam so sorry

October 13, 2014

Sorry for your lost please accept my condolences and may the god of comfort be with you all 1cor 1.3 .4

October 12, 2014

"He does not take his eyes off the righteous."
Job 36:7

Rick Steinhall

October 12, 2014

Such a great friend to all he he knew and worked with. Enjoyed our conversations on the floor with Danny an will Miss him so. Blessings to all his family an Gods Great Peace

Teresa (Roach) Welch

October 11, 2014

Ruth,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words I can express for the loss you are feeling, but know that friends are thinking of you and your family.

Juanita and Dan Diehl

October 11, 2014

We pray that, in time, sweet memories of Danny will over shadow the pain of your loss, and that your faith in the Almighty lightens your grief. May Danny, having left this earthly life, continue on his journey. A journey which leads to the most amazing view, free from pain, bathed in God's Light, and surrounded by all his departed loved ones.

Ed & Sue Utter

October 11, 2014

Ruth...... Condolences to you, your son and the rest of the Freije family!

David Wooten

October 11, 2014

I had the pleasure of working with Danny for 24 years. Always enjoyed our conversations, and will always remember his smile when I think of him.
May God give peace and comfort to his family in there time of sorrow.

Cheryl Goode

October 11, 2014

Ruth, my deepest sympathies to you and Jeremy. You both will be in my prayers.

Brad and Lori Klue

October 11, 2014

Ruth and Jeremy,
You lost a husband and dad, Lori and I lost a co-worker and friend. We will remember Danny fondly, especially during the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
You both are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God be with you

lorraine malcolm

October 11, 2014

sorry about the loss of your husband and father, prayers and thoughts are with you.

Karen Bradford

October 11, 2014

Ruth, so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. You and your son will be in our prayers. Such a loss is too hard to imagine.

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