James Everett Abercrombie Jr.

J.E. was born in Macon, Georgia on December 12, 1927. He moved to Jacksonville in 1956.

He was a charter member at Ft. Caroline Baptist Church where he was very active. Each week he looked forward to attending Sunday School with his friends. Tailgating at Florida football games with his family and friends was a Family Tradition.

After High School he joined the Navy and was a signalman on the USS New Jersey during World War II. He married the love of his life, Patsy, in 1951 in Macon, Georgia. They were married over 70 years. He founded J.E. Abercrombie Inc. in 1969. For over 60 years he was a University of Florida Grand Gator Booster. For many years he enjoyed fishing and entertaining at their river house in Welaka, FL and their home in Jacksonville. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling in their motor home. He loved cooking chicken and ribs for friends, family and their church family. He was a wonderful husband devoted to Patsy. They both lived a wonderful, happy life.

J.E. was preceded in passing by Patsy Abercrombie in August 20, 2021.

He is survived by one son, Dennis (Kay) Abercrombie and one daughter, Judy (Jerry) Smedley. Grandchildren, Jason (Amanda) Wells, Andy Wells, Alicia (Jeff) Joyner, Kelly (Lane) Nelson, Kasey (Ricky) Newlon, Taylor Overeem, John (Wendy) Smedley, Jennifer (Howard) Manning. 12 great grandchildren; Jonas, Jaxon, Allison, Joah, Annika, Paige, Kamden, Katie, Kamryn, Kaelyn, Kinsley and Riley. Special longtime friends, Malcom and Linda Jowers. We are thankful for his and Patsy's love and the examples they set for our families.

Services for J.E. will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday January 18, 2023. Visitation will be one hour prior to service (10:00) at Ft. Caroline Baptist Church, 11428 McCormick Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32225. Pastor Ricky Powell and Pastor John Shultz will be officiating. Those who will be serving as pallbearers are: Jason Wells, Jonas Wells, Jaxon Wells, Jeff Joyner, Lane Nelson, Ricky Newlon and Taylor Overeem. Graveside will be afterwards at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GreenlawnJacksonville.com for the Abercrombie family.