of West Memphis, AR
December 28, 1931 - September 19, 2015
William ''Bill'' Abernathy, 83, of West Memphis died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Abernathy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of West Memphis, he was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U. S. Air Force, he moved to West Memphis in the early 60's and opened the Minnow Bucket Bait Shop, then opened the Sportsman One Stop, and in 1965 purchased Wonder City Cafeteria, He was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt Turkeys and Ducks as well as fishing and playing Golf, he loved people and enjoyed talking with them. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty years and was a Grand Master Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and a Shriner. A life time member of the Marion and West Memphis V.F.W. Post 5225, the American Legion. He served Crittenden County as Treasurer, Past President of Meadowbrook Country Club, and Past President of Memphis State Rebounders Club. He attended Memphis State where he studied aeronautical engineering.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Anne Wilson Abernathy of West Memphis, AR; a daughter, Deborah Abernathy of West Memphis.
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11 Condolence(s)
Mary Ann and Daniel Funderburg
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Ms. Debra and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. He was such a sweet man. What short time we knew him; we have very fond memories of him. He never let any thing try to keep him from doing what he wanted to do. He will truly be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless with love,
Mary Ann and Daniel
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Foster & Renita Rash
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Debra,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Foster and Renita Rash
Vicki Saig
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Debbie and Anne,
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. You both are in my prayers. As you know, daddy, mother and I thought the world of him. Danny and I send our sincere condolences.
Vicki
Julia Archer
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
I am sorry to hear about you Daddy. I have such happy memories in middle school and high school of coming over to spend the night and going to Wonder City to eat. He always greated us with a big grin and a hug. He will be missed by many but he is in Heaven where he will cntinue to guide your ways. Love you Mr. Bill, Ms Ann and Debbie!
LeeAnne Wilson
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and LeeAnne Wilson
Linda G. Williams
Monday, September 21, 2015
I am so sorry to see we have lost Mr. Abernathy. He was always the same all through my childhood and as an adult. I know it is so hard but remember to look to The Lord for He is there for you all.
My prayers are with you all,
Linda G. Williams
(Daughter Of Ches Williams)
Suzie Skillman
Monday, September 21, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a part of my life as I was growing up and as a young adult. Bill was a fine and caring man. Rest in Peace.
Llana Smith
Monday, September 21, 2015
Deborah and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Dad's are very special people - particularly to "us" only children. AB, John and I send our love and heartfelt prayers.
Carolyn Chrestman
Monday, September 21, 2015
Deborah,
So sorry to hear about your sweet daddy. Lifting you up in my prayers.
Carolyn Chrestman
Robert Dollar
Monday, September 21, 2015
Anne hate to hear about Mr Bill . Our prayers will be with you and the family. God be with your family.
John Ed Farris
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Our prayers go with you.
God bless.