Robert Glenn Abernethy Jr.

Born January 5, 1935 in Hickory, NC to the late Robert Glenn Abernethy, Sr. and Lovie Mae Miller Abernethy, Glenn was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hickory until moving to Jamestown then became a member of Jamestown Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Hickory High School and Duke University. Glenn was owner and operator of Abernethy Transfer & Storage Co., a family owned business for 80 years. He was a member of The Hickory Jaycees, The Elks Club, Moose Lodge and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Glenn proudly served in the United States Army after his honorable discharge, he transferred to The U.S. Army Reserves. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. Glenn loved his family and cherished his time with them, especially his grandchildren. He worked with his daughter Tracey for 28 years and they were the best of friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Jane Wolfe.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 59 years, Margie Elrod Abernethy; daughters, Teresa Abernethy Krizell and her husband Tom of Richmond, VA and Tracey Glenn Abernethy Weeks and her husband Richard of Greensboro, NC; sister, Mary Ann Troutman of Hickory, NC; brother, William Abernethy of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Lon Weeks (Emily Davis) of Wilmington, NC, Abbey Weeks Bruggerworth and her husband Ben of Charlotte, NC and Stephanie Kritzell of Columbia, OH; and other extended family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Home at High Point, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the family has elected to have a private family gathering at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel to celebrate Glenn’s life. Your continued prayers of support are much coveted and greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.