William E Abernathy

September 4, 1926 - December 17, 2013

Abernathy, William E. was born September 4, 1926, in Crystal City, Missouri, to Adolph William and Louise Maria (nee Boyer) Abernathy, and entered into rest, Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 13 days. He is preceded in death by one (1) sister, Nadine Wehner, two (2) brothers, Adolph Abernathy, Jr. and Norman Abernathy. He is survived by his wife, Martha (nee Grither) Abernathy, Four (4) children, Randall (Debbie) Abernathy, Brenda (Michael) Costello, Darrell (Joanne) Abernathy and Troy Abernathy, One (1) great-grandson, Lincoln Champ, Seven (7) grand-children, Matthew Costello, Rebecca Champ, Arika White, Brittany, Ellory, Zachary and Charles Abernathy, Four (4) sisters, Shirley (James) Robinson, Deanna (Ed) Patek, Yvonne Cadwaller, Carol (Richard) Bardon, One (1) brother, Tony (Betty) Abernathy, Our dear, uncle cousin and friend to many. He is fondly remembered and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 10:30 a.m. at Radiant Life Pentecostal Church, 11533 Gamel Cemetery Road, Festus, Missouri 63028. Contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63132 or The Missouri Veteran’s Home Assistance Program 620 N. Jefferson Street, St. James, Missouri 65559.