Donald Kendrick Abernathy's Obituary
Donald Kendrick Abernathy, 85, of Albemarle passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Atrium Health Stanly. A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, December 10 at First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle. The family will greet friends in the church parlor at 1 PM prior to the service.
Born July 4, 1937 in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Ben Abernathy and Edith Kendrick Abernathy. He was raised in Gastonia, NC. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was retired as an Executive with the Boy Scouts of America. Don received his B.S. in Education from Appalachian State University. He was a past Chairman of the Stanly County Republican Party and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Community Concerts. He was also on the Board of Directors of Historic Rosedale in Charlotte. Don was a Mason and member of Albemarle Lodge #703 A. F. & A. M., and the Scottish Rite Valley of Charlotte. He was a worldwide traveler and visited all 50 states and many countries around the world. He was a member of Clan Leslie Society and was involved in the Highland Games.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife Janice Burris Abernathy, sons Ken Abernathy (Cheri) of Orlando, FL and Rich Abernathy (Shani) of Toledo, OH, five grandchildren Richard Abernathy II, Josh Abernathy, Lou Abernathy, Carley Hazel, and Shelby Abernathy, and one great-granddaughter Addison Hazel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Tim Abernathy.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Stanly Adult Care Center, PO Box 1704, Albemarle, NC 28002.
The family wishes to express their thanks for the excellent care their received at Atrium Health Stanly, especially Dr. Induru and Tena Martin, PA.
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