Frederick “Freddie” Jones Abernathy, age 78, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Brian Marcoulier and Rev. Mark Ashley officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, and from noon until the hour of service on Saturday, July 25 at Salem United Methodist Church.
Freddie was born July 20, 1937 in Montgomery County, son of the late Charles F. Abernathy and Maude Jones Abernathy. He was also preceded in death by brother, Howard Abernathy; sister, Hazel A. Morris; and nephews, Gregory B. Morris and Scott A. Thomas.
He was a retired co-owner of Clarksville Ready Mix. He was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Freddie is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Joyce Roberts Abernathy; sisters, Charlene Thomas and Judy Ussery; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Alex Morris, Charlie Davis, Andy Ussery, Matthew Hagewood, Phillip Hagewood, and Knox Thomas, III.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2269 Seven Mile Ferry Road, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.
Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.