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1949
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2020
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Randy Abernathy Obituary
He was owner and operator of Handy Randy's in Claremont and a member of First United Methodist Church in Conover for many years. Randy had a passion for the outdoors, cooking and his Christmas morning meal where he made his famous creamy rice and red-eyed gravy. He loved to tell jokes and hang out with his friends at the Pool Room in Claremont for Friday morning breakfast.
He is survived by:
Wife of 50 years: Jeanne Bolick Abernathy of the home
2 daughters: Dana A. Little and husband, Chip of Claremont, NC
Candace A. Zniber and husband, Salim of Newton, NC
3 grandchildren: Aaron Lewis Little
Mya Katherine Shook
Mack Carlton Little
2 sister-in-laws: Melissa Hunsucker of Claremont
Susan Long of Conover
Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton with Pastor Dr. Gary Royals officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 235 Conover, N.C. 28613.
Visit www.burkemortuary.com to register your condolences.
Burke Mortuary & Crematory in Newton is serving the Abernathy family.
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Jim & Linda Thomas
August 10, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Memorial Gathering
Burke Mortuary - Newton-Conover2516 North Main Avenue P.O. Box 1449, Newton, NC 28658
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11
Memorial service
3:00 p.m.
Burke Mortuary - Newton-Conover2516 North Main Avenue P.O. Box 1449, Newton, NC 28658
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