OBITUARY
CMSgt. John L. Abbott U.S. Air Force, Retired
January 12, 1931 – May 2, 2011
CMSgt. John L. Abbott U.S.A.F., Retired passed away on May 2, 2011 at the age of 80. He was born January 12, 1931 in Caney, Kansas to Roy and Hulda Lessman Abbott. Preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara Abbott; daughters, Deborah Kaler, her husband Martin, Katherine Crane, her husband David and Roberta Van Zant, her husband John; Seven grandchildren; and sisters, Nancy Derryberry and Mary Beth Koehn, her husband Larry. A visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Colonial Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. with the service starting at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 9:00 A.M.
Services
- Visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2011
- Funeral Service Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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CMSgt. John L. Abbott U.S. Air Force, Retired
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RECEIVE UPDATESAnn Richardson
May 16, 2011
Dear Barbara,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I took care of Mr. Abbott years ago when I worked at BAMC, my first assignment in the Army. I was so happy to see him again sveral years ago while he has working as a volunteer at BAMC. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
With deepest sympathy,
COL (ret) Ann Richardson
Army Nurse Corps
Tara Bork
May 10, 2011
Great Aunt Barbara and family - we will miss him dearly and are thinking of you all during this sad time. I know that Uncle John and my Dad are in heaven together watching over all of us.
Love, Tara and family
Sandra Walker-Warde
May 9, 2011
Our deepest condolences as we heard from our distant relative of the sad news. We will keep you in our prayers. Sandy and Scott Warde
Ellen Bassett-Rose
May 8, 2011
May God bless Mr. Abbott and his family during this time and always.
pamela talbot
May 8, 2011
i am so devastated by his death i loved him as a friend and he was such a help to me on active duty my greatest sympathy to you and barbara love Pam
pete pierce
May 8, 2011
a good man who will be deeply missed my sincere sympathy
May 7, 2011
John was a close buddy when we were in the Air Force and stationed at Sandia in Albuquerque. We went to HS football games and movies. He was a great guy and fun to be with.
Gordon & Dierdre
Dave Crane
May 7, 2011
John, thanks for all the memories of airshows, the Air Force, and Texas vacations, but mostly thanks for making me part of your family.
Nancy Derryberry
May 7, 2011
Time is but fleeting, love endures forever. May you find peace with those who have gone ahead. Love you.
Caitlin Crane
May 6, 2011
Dear Grandpa,
I’ll miss your amazing chili, all your wise-cracking, and seeing you every summer. Most of all I’ll miss you.
Love,
Caitlin
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Lauren Crane
May 6, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
Mary Brooks
May 6, 2011
Barbara: My heart goes out to you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Steve Hamilton
May 6, 2011
He will be greatly missed.
Steve Hamilton
His Nephew
Barbara Abbott
May 6, 2011
With love forever....
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