Kenneth L. Abbott

Kenneth L. Abbott obituary, Amelia, VA

Kenneth L. Abbott

Kenneth Abbott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W E Hawkes & Son Funeral Home - Blackstone on Jan. 16, 2026.
.Kenneth Lee Abbott, 55 entered into eternal peace on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. "Kenny D" received his education in the Nottoway County Public School System. He was employed at Winn Furniture for a while before becoming self-employed. He loved to collect, build and recycle.
"Kenny D" had an infectious personality and a heart of gold, always ready to lend a helping hand or share a funny story.
"Kenny D" was preceded in death by his father John Abbott; his grandparents Louise and John Dailey, and Carrie and Ward Abbott; his sisters Madeline Abbott Sumpter and Jacqueline Marie Abbott; brothers Carl Abbott and Ernest Abbott; and nephew Jayquan Xavier Anderson.
"Kenny D" leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his mother Virginia Dailey Abbott of Blackstone, VA; his sisters Gladys Anderson (Roscoe) of Blackstone, VA, Lisa Abbott of Chester, VA, Ernestine Abbott of Blackstone and Shirley Hardy of Blackstone, VA; his brothers Carter, Waverly and Leon Abbott, all of Blackstone, VA; his aunt Annie Dailey of Blackstone, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and friends.
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