GREENVILLE – Mr. Kenneth E. Abbott, 92 of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2021 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital after a brief illness. Kenneth was born to parents Willis and Hettie Abbott on June 9, 1928. He was member of Greenville United Methodist Church and was the first of five brothers and sisters. He was married to Martha Carver Abbott for 21 years. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army. He was a devoted father, Christian and wonderful husband. He was preceded in death by his son Larry Abbott and parents Willis and Hettie Abbott.
Survivors include his wife Martha Carver Abbott of Greenville; son Junior Abbott of Nelson Creek and Brad Abbott of Louisiana; step-son Phillip Parham (Ali) of Shelbyville; brothers Bobby (Annie) Abbott of Greenville, Jewell (Cheryl) Abbott of Belton, sisters Wanda (Jack) Murphy of Lewisburg, Thelma (Wayne) Casey of Powderly, Shelba Hickman of Sullivan, Ind.; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends. All who loved Kenneth will never forget his kindness, strength and love for the bicycle man.
Graveside services will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Butler County; burial will follow. Rev. Barry Robinson will officiate the services. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements andonline condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.