Robert Abner Obituary
January 22, 2022.
Robert was born in Fort Bragg, NC on January 20, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of Pine Forest High School. He retired in 2008 from the Department of Defense with 35 years of service. Robert was married to the love of his life, Cindy Abner, for 29 years. He loved life and didn't want to miss a thing.
Robert loved cars, trucks, boating, motorcycles, horses and billiards but he received his most joy spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his wife, Cindy Abner, and his beloved schnauzer Stella, of the home; daughter, Robbie Abner Strickland and husband Kenny, and granddaughters Kendall and Kensley Strickland, all of Fayetteville; his sons, Brian Perry and wife Debbie of Fayetteville, and Joseph Perry and wife Alison, and grandchildren Camryn, Caylen and Maddox Perry, all of Opp, Alabama; brother, Ronnie Abner and wife Sharon; sister, Lila Maxwell and husband Mac. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Bob" and Eunice Abner, his sisters, Janice Powell, Barbara Walker & Patricia Parker and his brother Daniel Abner.
The family will welcome friends from 10 to 11am on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service. A memorial service will follow at 11am in the chapel of Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service.
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Don Chapman
February 16, 2022
Met Rob in 1981 at the USACC Outside Plant Branch where he worked. Always so full of life. Always Happy and smiling. We became good friends. He was always a positive professional telecommunications technician. He and Peter Rogers Senior saw that I had a great pig picking party before I left for overseas. I can't believe that my longtime friend has gone over the rainbow bridge. I am truly sorry I didn't get back to see him and his family after my military retirement. I am shocked of his passing. He will truly be missed !
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Morgan
January 27, 2022
I love you Uncle Robert, you will always be one of my favorite cowboys. Tell Grandma and Grandaddy I love them too!
PeterG
January 25, 2022
Robert loved the Cape Fear River. He talked about his Dad often, having a home made speed boat his Dad was an Adventureist just like him. I met Robert when I was 14 and he like to show off his skiing abilities. We always had some good times on the River. I'll miss my brother. See you on the other side. RIP
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