1952
2012
Jerry Wayne "Bo" Abbott, 59, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the V.A. Hospital in Salem. He was the husband of Mary Jane Dolan Abbott.
Born November 20, 1952 in Lynchburg, Bo was the son of the late Horace G. and Helen Tyler Abbott. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of Eastbrook Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Bo is survived by three step-daughters, Rebecca Hart and husband Bob of Lynchburg, Debbie Wooten and husband Rip of Forest, and Cheryl Shepherd and husband Rob of McKinney, TX; two sisters, Shirley Reynolds and husband Dale of Lynchburg and Barbara Duff and husband Donald of Madison heights; one brother, Gene Abbott of Lynchburg and five grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Eastbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis Walkup and the Rev. Carlton Duck officiating. Entombment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park in Forest, with military honors by the Virginia Army National Guard.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2012 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Eastbrook Baptist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
October 23, 2012
Terry Brooks
from the young kid that loved you and your CHOPPER you would park it in the parking lot at Debs and tell me to watch it with my life and i did love Terry Brooks
October 3, 2012
Larry Tucker
To the Abbott family I am sorry for your loss, we've known each other since childhood, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and comfort you
October 1, 2012
Dear Mary Jane: I am sorry to hear about Bo's passing.. Know that you are in my heart.. take care. Betty Brown
October 1, 2012
Jack/Jeno Kitts
Mary Jane, Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying and thinking of you during this sad time.
October 1, 2012
Roy Evans
Very sorry to hear of Bo's passing.
September 30, 2012
Mary so sorry to hear of your loss I was at the beach. You know me as Betty Dillon but I'm Betty Hendricks now prayers are with you
September 29, 2012
Mary we are so sorry..we just found out..CW has been in hospital since Wed..I'll see you soon..Love CW & Leslie
September 29, 2012
Marie Manley
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
September 29, 2012
Cindy Worley
Sorry Mary Jane and the whole Abbott family for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Cindy and Clay Worley
September 29, 2012
susan brooks fulcher
I am so sorry for your loss.I have known Bo for many years.He was a great person in so many ways.He will be missed throughout the community,and through all of his friends.
Susan Brooks Fulcher
September 29, 2012
janice garrett
MaryJane,
I am truly sorry to hear of Bo's passing May Jesus and his band of angels keep you close and I know Bo is being met by our bunch of angels in heaven. Love ya so much.
September 29, 2012
Barbara Jamerson Lewis
So sorry for your loss. I have known Bo since we were kids. He is in a much better place now with the angels.
September 28, 2012
Jerry Butler
Debbie, Bonnie and I are sorry to hear
about the passing of your Stepdad.
We know that God will be with you
and the family. Love
September 28, 2012
Gloria Halterman
Shirley so sorry to hear about you Brother, May God bless you.
September 28, 2012
Don & Harlene Sale
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sadness and grief. God bless you all!
Don and Harlene Sale (neighbors)
September 28, 2012
Mary so sorry to hear about Bo. you and the
family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Daisy Hill and
Billy Goodman
Lynchburg
September 28, 2012
Angie & Johnny Moses
Mary Jane -
So sorry to hear of Bo's passing. He will be missed by so many. Hope you can find some comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and/or suffering. God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow and pain.
September 28, 2012
meta parker-mitchell
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time. May God bless you all and bring you peace and comfort.
September 28, 2012
Michael & Catherine Schmitt
Thank you Bo for always watching out for my brothers, I'm going to miss ya. Prayers to you Mary Jane. We Love You
September 28, 2012
The Dorcas Ministry of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church wishes to express our sympathy to you and your family. We are remembering you in our prayers. Please contact us if we can be of help during this difficult time. Loved ones may leave you, but memories never will—and those memories become treasures.
September 28, 2012
Kathleen Watin
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Bo's passing. I have always thought the world of you both. Pascal and I will be praying for you.
September 28, 2012
Gale, Becky & Tyler Farmer
so sorry to hear of "Bo"'s passing he lived down the street from us.we will miss his waves nice neighbor.our son Tyler loved talking to him.our prayers are with his family
September 28, 2012
Jeffrey Martin
Iron Horse Cavalry sends their condolences and pray God will comfort Bo's family in their time of loss
September 28, 2012
Pamela Shepherd
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have been praying for you and the family. You are very special to me and I hurt for you. I never got the chance to meet Bo but I know he was special to you and there will always be a piece of your heart gone with him. I pray for God's comfort and peace all around you.
Pam Shepherd
September 28, 2012
Cheryl Shepherd
We love you Poppy Bo!
LOve, Rob, Cheryl, Emma and Sophia
September 28, 2012
RJ Morrison
I met Jerry in Fairview Heights when he was teenager. He grew into a good, caring man & I think God will be well pleased with him.
Although time & distance will prevent me from attending his service, my thoughts and prayers will be with you & yours.
September 28, 2012
Mary, Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Phil Trent
September 28, 2012
ADA ASHLEY
OUR PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE BUDDY & ADA ASLEY
September 28, 2012
Dana Miller, Garrett, & Gavin Cyrus
Mary, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bo will be missed by so many people, and Gavin is proud to have his name.
September 28, 2012
David & Dianne Stedman
To Mary Jane & Family,Sorry to hear of Bo's passing.May God give you Comfort and Peace at this time.
September 28, 2012
Darnell Phillips
Mary Jane and Family, I am sorry for your loss. May you find strength to hold on to. Prayers to all.
September 28, 2012
JEFF& VICKY HALL
May God bless you in you'r time of sorrow and pain
September 28, 2012
John Verdinella
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 27, 2012
Wanda Johnson
BO We all loved you just the way you were, We been Fairview Friends for along time...God Bless your family and friends during this great lost...Rev Ronnie Freeman and Family.
September 27, 2012
Cindy Trujillo
My deepest sympathy to all of Bo's family. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
September 27, 2012
Dave Sutton
Shelby and I have found memories of Cousin Bo and send prayers to Mary Jane and the rest of the family.
September 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Draw close to God during this difficult time, and he will draw close to you. James 4:8
September 27, 2012
Glenn and Brenda Mays
Bo was a very good man he will missed.
September 27, 2012
Karen Nelms
Mary Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. Bo will be greatly missed. Although I cannot be there I am keeping you and your family in my heart and in my thoughts. Love you all.
September 27, 2012
Deborah Drinkard
Mary Jane you are in my prayers Sorry to heard about Bo but he not any pain anymore paryer for you
September 27, 2012
Hoss, Sherri
Mary Jane, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 27, 2012
Ed Boothe ,Debbie
Sorry to hear about your loss. Know that we are thinking about ya'll and praying that God will comfort each and everyone of you.
September 26, 2012
Missy (Deel) Mayhugh
Aunt Shirley, Robert, and Abbot family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for everyone.
September 26, 2012
DAVID & RENEE WARD SR
Praying for all of the family as well as all who loved Bo to find comfort and peace during this very painful time. BO was a good man! He always brought homemade sausage to me and my husband! Every year. He will be missed by many!
September 26, 2012
Gregg Staples
Sorry for your Loss Gene. I always thought a lot of Bo.
September 26, 2012
Lori (Enchanted Angel) Gurganus
Mary Jane, I am soooo sorry to hear about losing Bo. May you & the rest of the family be blessed with the strength you need to make it thru this difficult loss. I will be keeping you in my thoughts & sending positive energy for strength your way....
September 26, 2012
Cindy Reynolds
Another of Gods Angels called home
September 26, 2012
Shirley Duff
Barbara and Shirley,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May.God grant peace to you at this time.
Love,
September 26, 2012
Emily Hundley
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