John Champ Abner

John was an electrical contractor whose steady work reflected the devotion he carried into every part of life. He was born to Louis Gene & Geraldine Abner.

Music was the enduring thread of John’s life. He began playing guitar at just six years old, and he held a lifelong dream of being recorded on an album. In 2022 and 2023, that dream was fulfilled through two albums with Harry Love & the hellstompers.

John was a member of One Fire Church in Eustis, where he served on the Worship Team.

John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rhonda Abner of, Eustis, FL; son, John Louis (Kindra) Abner of Mount Dora, FL; son, Dan Abner of Deland, FL; son, Benjamin Abner of Eustis, FL; daughter, Stephanie (Derrick) Hanchock of Umatilla, FL; daughter, Maribeth (Dillon) Dozier of Grayslake, IL; mother, Gerri Abner of Sorrento, FL; sister, Amy (Jesse) Krok of Sorrento, FL; grandchildren: Dylan, Champ, Gage, Isabella, Gabriella, Ivan., Jasmyne, Mavrick, Brantley, Emma Lou; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Harden-Pauli Funeral Home, 1617 South Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726, on July 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm with services beginning at 6:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association.