Richard Earl Abbey

1946 - 2019

QUINCY -- Richard Earl Abbey, 72, of Quincy, died at 6:03 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Blessing Hospital.

Richard was born Feb. 15, 1946, in Hunnewell, Mo., to Everett and Mattie Scott Abbey. He married Laura Bias, and she survives.

Richard worked at Alter Metal Recycling as a crane operator for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He loved to go fishing with bait he made for himself.

In addition to his wife, survivors include five sons, Richard Lee (Stacey) Abbey, Earl Richard Abbey, Derrick (Amy) Allison, Richard (Heather) Bias and Antwyon (Lynn) Bias; six daughters, Mary (Keith) Abbey, Jaynette Abbey, Laruetta Bassett, Denise (Kevin) Smith, Richelle Bias, Shameka (Frank, a companion) Bias and Aidreanna Abbey; a stepson, Andre Taylor; a stepdaughter, Evie Burk; three brothers, Thomas (Twonda) Abbey, Mark Keith (Tylette) Abbey and Sam Abbey; six sisters, Viola Abbey, Barbara Stemmons, Sylvia Abbey, Diana Abbey, Tonya Mosley and Charlene (Steve) Stapleton; 47 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; numerous brothers and sisters; an infant daughter, LaTasha; a son, Lewis Bassett; and three grandchildren.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Grand View Funeral Home, Hannibal, with the Rev. Melva Johnson conducting.

VISITATION: There will be no visitation.

ARRANGEMENTS: Grand View Funeral Home, Hannibal, Mo.

WEBSITE: grandviewfuneral.com

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