Herschel Abbott

Herschel Lee Abbott, Jr. passed away at home at the age of 78 on August 2, 2020. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Wanda Jones and Herschel Lee Abbott. He was an attorney and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served 3 years at Altus AFB in Oklahoma and one year in Viet Nam. Herschel leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Anne Hamilton Abbott; his daughter, Cathryn Abbott Jones; his son, Herschel Lee Abbott III and daughter-in-law, Tina Fuller Abbott; and his grandchildren, James Rufus Jones III, Vivian Bryce Jones, Cecile Amanda Abbott, Elaine Elizabeth Abbott, and Charles Alexander Abbott, cousins and many friends.

Herschel was a long-time partner of Jones-Walker law firm and a tireless volunteer who chaired numerous charity boards and organizations, including the World War II Museum and the St. Thomas Community Health Center. He was a member of several local social clubs. Herschel made good use of his white tights and rhinestone-heeled boots reigning as king of several Carnival organizations, including Rex in 2011.

Due to current restrictions, no visitation will be held at this time, and a later service is to be determined. He will be interred in the columbarium of Christ Church Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Herschel may be made to the National World War II Museum via the website or by calling 504-528-1944 x290, the St. Thomas Community Health Center at 1936 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 or Christ Church Cathedral at 2919 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115.

He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.