Elwood M Abbott

He was born November 12, 1932, in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, the son of the late William E. and Ara Arnold Abbott.

Elwood proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees for 4 years from 1952 to 1956, 2 1/2 of those years serving in Foreign and/or Sea Service. After his military separation, he worked at KSH Plastics and retired from there after more than 30 years.

Working with his hands at building, plastering, painting ceramic Santas, and traveling out West to visit family were some of his favorite things to do. He also loved to sing hymns, and occasionally he could be heard singing ”Zippity do dah” or “Oh what a beautiful morning.” What he loved most was having his family around, especially on Holidays and celebrations when all of the family was gathered together. He loved his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and all of his nieces and nephews and enjoyed the times he was able to share with them as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Ara J. Abbott, and sisters Geneva Riber, Lorene Williams, Imogene Stevens, and Margie Abbott.

Elwood is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 75 years and 6 months, Doris Abbott, daughter Cindy (Mike) Payne, son Rodney (Rebecca) Abbott; grandchildren Christopher (Alisha) Payne, Kelli Payne, Jacob Abbott, Elizabeth Abbott, and great-grandsons Eli Payne and Caleb Pettyjohn as well as many other family and friends.

Elwood was a hardworking, patient, kind, helpful, and loving husband, father, father-in-law, pappaw, and great-pappaw. His passing has left a huge void in the hearts of those who love him, but our great hope in Christ is that we will see him again, and on that day all sorrow will be erased.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Valley View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.