BORN

1952

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

J. E. Hixson & Sons

3001 Ryan Street

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Billy Abernathy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 10, 2011.

Billy Wayne Abernathy, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist Faith. He worked as an Electrician for IBEW Local 861 and served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Abernathy of Lake Charles; daughters, Shelly Abernathy of Plano, TX and Rachel Abernathy of Plano, TX; brothers, Robert Abernathy Jr. of Lake Charles and Homer Abernathy of Lake Charles as well as one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Abernathy Sr.
His funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Rev. John Wamsley will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. and resumed today at 8 a.m. Visitation will continue until the time of service.

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May 14, 2011

Jacqie Royer

I had no idea that Bill had passed away...I missed his funeral by 1 day...My heart is broken...I am so sorry for your loss...I know that there where some ruff patches along the way of our friendship but I still considered him a friend and of course will always be my Brother-In-Law...I love you Bill and you will be dearly missed.

May 11, 2011

bob pinter

it was a joy to know bill back at pearl watson and lchs. i did get to work with him,mr. bob, bobby and homer. bill will be missed, so sorry for your lost. you all will be in my prayers, may God comfort you during thistime and the days to come. bob pinter

May 10, 2011

Tim Fontenot

Enjoyed working with you and knowing you. You were an excellant electrician.
Prayers go out to your family!!

Your IBEW brother
Tim Fontenot

May 10, 2011

Sarah Harrell

Aunt Dorothy, Homer and Family;

I am so sorry to hear about Billy Wayne. I wish I could be there with you right now. I will be thinking about you and praying for you. Love you lots....Sarah Stewart Harrell

May 10, 2011

Diane Stewart

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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