James Abner Obituary
James Elmer Abner, 87, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on January 29, 1938 to the late Otha & Flora (Brown) Abner in Grape, Kentucky. James had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, crafting, camping, and hunting. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. A man of faith, he attended Only Grace Church.
He is survived by his sons, Bobby Abner & Michael Abner; his daughters, Kim & (Ricky) Crowe and Debra & (Bennie) Godbey; a brother, Eugene Abner; sisters, Josephine Hester, Linda Manning, Phyllis Abner. Delores Keith, and Dorothy Foster; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth (Hartley) Abner; his second wife, Carolyn (Wood) Abner; his son, Larry Wilson; his daughters, Robin Abner, Janet Ward, and Ann Michau; his brothers, Ed Abner, Larry Abner, and Carl Abner; and his sisters, Jane Collins, Opal Kreshman, Shirley Burton, and Letha Barfield.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Joseph Young officiating.
Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.
Military Honors will be performed by the American Legion Post#38.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time for services.
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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