Ricky Thomas Abernethy

1955 - 2013

Ricky Thomas Abernethy obituary, 1955-2013

BORN

1955

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home

1420 North Main St.

China Grove, North Carolina

Ricky Abernethy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 21, 2013.

Ricky Thomas "Rick" Abernethy, 57, of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 20, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family and special friends following a courageous battle of colon cancer for three and one half years.

Born on August 25, 1955, he was the son of Billie Menscer Abernethy and Arnold Franklin Abernethy, of Salisbury.

Educated in Rowan County schools, he was a graduate of East Rowan High School, class of 1973. He more recently owned and operated Rick's Unlimited, Inc. for fifteen years. Rick enjoyed motorcycling and was a FAA licensed pilot and aircraft owner.

Rick was a member of Central Baptist Church, Kannapolis, where he remained faithful until his declining health.

Including his parents, those left to cherish his memories include his wife of twenty-seven years, Vickie Benfield Abernethy; sons Jonathan and Paul, both of the home; brothers Tim Abernethy (Peggy), Don Abernethy (Ann), Frank Abernethy (Judy); brothers-in-law, Reid Benfield (Mary), Burton "Burt" Benfield (Carolyn), Mike Benfield (Sandra); all of Salisbury; uncle, Armond Menscer (Bobbie) of Fayetteville; aunt Lucille Rayson of China Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Central Baptist Church, 1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC; and at other times, the family will be at the home of his parents, Arnold and Billie Abernethy.

Service: 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Central Baptist Church. The Rev. Curtis Parker and the Rev. Allen Reid will officiate. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.


Memorials: The Batte Cancer Center, 100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 110, Concord, NC 28025.



The family extends a special thank you to the Central Baptist Church Family, for all their prayers; Dr. David Turner, staff and volunteers at The Batte Cancer Center for their physical, emotional and spiritual treatment.

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January 30, 2013

Rev. Max Hayes

Vicki,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

January 26, 2013

Samantha Blocker

"Vickie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family."

January 26, 2013

Gene Clary

Vickie and family,
Our prayers are with you.

January 24, 2013

Vicki, With my deepest sympathy I completely understand your feelings. Sincerely, Elaine Burchette, LBC

January 23, 2013

Jim LaFevers

Alice & I were so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. Having lost a life long spouse 11 years ago, I have felt a simular pain. We prayed for your fmily at church tonight, we will continue to pray for you and your family.

January 23, 2013

Pamela Hawkins

Don, Ann, and Family,
Keith and I felt so welcome around all of you during your time of loss.We wish we could of met Rick from everything we heard about him. You all seem like such great people . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort always. Love Keith and Pamela Hawkins

January 23, 2013

Cathy Shive

So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in prayer and pray you feel God's angels around you.

January 23, 2013

Lori Ritchie Brault

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of Arnold and Billie from our time together at New Hope Baptist Church. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 23, 2013

Vickie, I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. God has blessed you with so many wonderful people who will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer and support. Cindy Blanton

January 23, 2013

Mike & Rita Efird

Vickie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 23, 2013

Joyce McDonald Ledbetter

My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you.

January 22, 2013

Robin Bradshaw

Praying for Your family Vickie during this difficult time. May God give you the peace that you will need.

January 22, 2013

Vickie & family you have my sympathy & prayers ,during your time of loss.Betty Honbarrier.

January 22, 2013

My sympathy & prayers are with you Vickie,Johnathan,& Paul & the Abernethy & Benfield family. Betty Honbarrier

January 22, 2013

Praying for you all especially during this most difficult time.
Wayne and Angela Graham
and Jordan Murdock
Kannapolis, NC

January 22, 2013

Gary Lane

Vickie & all the Abernathy & Benfield family, my thoughts & prayers are with you. I know you have many long happy memories of Rick & you can always cherish them. I gravely am sorry not to be able to visit but I am out of state all week.

January 22, 2013

Vickie,
Please known that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. May God give you strength to endure, and give you peace in your heart, mind, and soul. With our love, Larry & Diane Benfield

January 22, 2013

Vickie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry & Susan Closner

January 21, 2013

becky luther

Vicky and family: So very sorry for your great loss. Words are empty. Just know that I feel your pain. No one can fill that empty void except Jesus. I love the Abernethy family.

January 21, 2013

Vickie,
Our hearts are heavy for you at this time, and know that we are continually lifting you up in prayer. We love you.

Tab & Teia

January 21, 2013

Im sure gonna miss him... Heaven really received a good angel!

January 21, 2013

Vickie, much love and prayers to you and your entire family. You both are very special to all of us. James & Wendy Johnson & Suzie Beaver Dayvault

January 21, 2013

Tim and Peggy Abernethy

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Vickie, Jonathan and Paul, as we grieve and heal with you. We are only a driveway away...day or night...if there is anything we can do to lighten your burden. Trust that the Lord is with you and He will see you thru...now and in the future. All our love.

January 21, 2013

Arthur Abernathy

Vickie , my prayers are with u all threw this time; God give u peace and lift u up;; We spent a lot of time in church together threw the years , and time on quick trips we would take;; Love u all, God loves u and i do also,

January 21, 2013

Kara Burgess

Vickie, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 21, 2013

Dianne Crowder

So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers

January 21, 2013

ED HALL

Vickie:

I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 21, 2013

ED HALL

Vickie:

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 21, 2013

Lynn Miller

Vickie and family,
Praying for you and your family during this time of loss. May God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you and your family. God Bless.

January 21, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers are With You. Paul Scott Benfield

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