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Eric Abbott Obituary
July 26, 1965 - July 8, 2022
Eric Jonas Abbott, 56, of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born on Monday, July 26, 1965, to Anita Abbott McCormick and the late Jerry L. Abbott. Eric was an avid music lover! His favorite past times were hunting and fishing. He was also a true Boston Red Sox fan! Eric's greatest joy in life was his family. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, E.M. "Roe" and Letha Abbott; maternal grandparents, Luther and Ruby Abbott; nephew, Kerwin Vincent Abbott Jr; as well as several aunts and uncles.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Juliana Walker Abbott; daughter, Desirae Abbott Childers (Timothy); mother, Anita Abbott McCormick, and husband, John; grandchildren, Ayla G. Old, Cole E. Childers, and Charlee M. Childers; sister, Karen A. Huffman (Richard); brother, Vince Abbott; niece, Adrienne B. Rock (Brandon); great-nephews, Noah LaPrad and Cayden Zysk; numerous cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., with Jim Looney officiating. Burial will follow at the Brickey Cemetery in New Castle, Va.
Friends may visit with the family from 1 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Flowers are encouraged, or you may make a memorial contribution to either organization that Eric was fond of: 5 Points Music Sanctuary, www.5pointsmusic.com/donate/ or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. https://www.jdrf.org/donate/
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com.
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Rick W Ferguson
July 10, 2022
I worked with Eric for over 10 years. Without doubt, he was one of the nicest persons I've ever known. Just a super guy. As long as I live, I'll never forget that fellow. To Eric's wife and family, I send you my love and sympathy for such a great loss. May your reflections of his life sustain you through this very difficult time.
Lorrie Scott
July 9, 2022
I would like to send my deepest heartfelt condolences to Eric's wife and family. Eric and I were friends and classmates. He was a very sweet and caring person with a huge heart and he will be missed by so many. Praying that God gives each of you the strength, comfort, and guidance in the days ahead. Keep his memory tucked away in your heart that is reserved only for him and there he will live on forever. God bless you and take care of each other.
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