Willy "Billy" Paul Abercrombie (Sweet Willy), age 81, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away at home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. "Billy" was born June 25, 1939 in Coffee Springs, Alabama to Henry and Bessie Abercrombie.
"Billy" moved to Florida over 75 years ago from his home state of Alabama. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Wahneta, and was a proud member of Masonic Lodge. He was Mason of the 32nd Degree, Past Worshipful Master, Scottish Rites, and Shiner Worthy Patron of Eastern Star.
"Billy" is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Abercrombie; son Paul (Lisa) Abercrombie of Winter Haven, Florida; daughter Dora M Abercrombie Reincke of Longview, Texas; son Jeff (Renee) Abercrombie of Winter Haven, Florida; son Chuck (BJ) Abercrombie of Winter Haven, Florida; son Robby (Jody) Abercrombie of Winter Haven, Florida; sister Margaret. Mr. Abercrombie left behind 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren to love and cherish his memory.
"Billy" was preceded in death by father Henry Abercrombie and mother Bessie Abercrombie. Brothers Clayton and Bobby Abercrombie.
A visitation for "Billy" will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale, Florida. A funeral service will occur Friday, April 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Auburndale, Florida. A burial will occur at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in "Billy's" memory may be made to Shriners Hospital in Tampa, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/158250/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXklMTeOntf-q7mMKQ1UzOHvU01Z-bgryg8CgRGclWqTYMS3mPJg3pORoCRqkQAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?recurring=1&c_src=google&c_src2=general.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ottlaughlinfuneralhome.com for the Abercrombie family.
