Roger Abbott

Roger Edward Abbott, age 96, of Greenville, passed away in the evening hours of Thursday, September 17, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Abbott was born on June 16, 1913 in Josephine, Texas to Joe and Adnie Colman Abbott. After high school he married Marie Payne and spent the next 67 years together until her passing in 2002; together had two children. He retired from E-Systems where he worked as the lead man in the electrical shop. Mr. Abbott loved life and farming. He was a skilled craftsman and a true southern gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him. He was also a longtime member of Dixon Baptist Church. Roger is survived by two sons, Jack Douglas Abbott of Greenville, and Nathan Maloy Abbott and wife Barbara of Idalou, Texas; grandchildren Timmy and Shelly LaRock; great grandchildren, Jeffrey & Ashley LaRock and Amber & DJ Penbry; great-great grandchildren, Tara LaRock, Vince Pendry, and Emma Pendry; and one sister, Quebell Morris. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for Mr. Abbott will be held at a time to be determined on Monday, September 21, 2009 at Dixon Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery with John Gilmore, Jason Tanner, Bobby Pickle, Tim LaRock, Jeff LaRock, and Bob Fulton serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be on Sunday night from 6-8 at Peters Funeral Home.