ABBOTT, RICHARD JAMES “Jim” age 62, died December 7, 2018, after a sudden illness. He was a lifelong Flint resident and an active member of Woodside Church. He was a graduate of Flint Central High School and Baker College and worked for many years at Bank of America. He was a great sports fan and especially loved Detroit Tiger baseball and Michigan football. Jim was a history buff and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. He was known and loved by many for his exceptional gentleness and kindness. He is survived by a sister Julia Abbott of Buchanan, MI; niece Kathryn (Abbott) Hickey of Holualoa, HI; brother-in-law, Terry DeBarr of Genesee, MI; aunts Margaret (Abbott) Bilsky and Mary Jane (Abbott) Franklin of Grand Rapids, MI and many cousins. Preceded in death by parents Richard George Abbott (1927-2010) and Doris (Miller) Abbott (1927-2010) and sister Kathryn (Abbott) DeBarr (1954-2017). Memorial Services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. with visitation Saturday from Noon to 2:30 P.M.
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