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Kenneth “Ken” J.
Abernathy
Kenneth “Ken” J. Abernathy, 87, of New Madison, Ohio passed away late
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the State of the Heart Care Center in
Greenville, Ohio.
He was born on October 11, 1932, in Greenville, to the late Kenneth,
Sr. and Marjorie (West) Abernathy.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his daughters,
Susan Ausbrook, and Deborah Howard; his son-in-law, Donald Howard; his
granddaughter, Nicole Abernathy; and his brothers, Bethel and Ronald
Abernathy.
Ken loved spending time outdoors and enjoying mother nature. He loved
to go fishing, camping, and seeing new things all over the country. He
and his wife, Janet, enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida. Ken
liked to go square dancing with Janet and sharing his love for it with
his family. Ken also liked to tend to his garden and maintain his yard.
Ken served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He
looked forward to the annual Air Force Reunions each year. Ken spent
many years working for Natco in Richmond, Indiana, until he retired in
the mid-1980s. However, he truly did not “retire”. Ken was an
entrepreneur and started two different companies. Ken was a member of
the New Madison American Legion, Post 245 and the Greenville Elks,
Lodge 1139.
Ken is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janet (Cross) Abernathy, whom
he married on June 6, 1953; his children, Steve (Sherri) Abernathy of
Meso, Arizona, Larry Abernathy of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado and of
New Madison, Scott (Charlene) Abernathy of Covington, Ohio, and Lisa
(Charlie Wolter) Kramer of Greenville; his grandchildren, Nathan
Ausbrooks, Jessica Abernathy, Rachel (Michael) Smith, Mandy (Dan)
Hileman, Jamie Abernathy, Chelsea (Cody) Dickensheets, Briana (Mitch)
Parin, Deceena (Randy) Gains, Keesha Abernathy, Jessica Abernathy,
Jason Ignaffo, and Becky (Ryan) Borowske; his 22 great grandchildren
and 1 great-great grandchild; his siblings, Melvin (Carolyn) Abernathy
of Dayton, Shirley Moore of Dayton, and Evelyn “Susie” (Larry) Landis
of Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ken’s life, with Full Military Honors provided by
Greenville Honor Guard, will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday,
January 29, 2020 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with
Pastor George Glaze officiating.
Guests may visit with Ken’s family on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until the
time of service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be
given to the State of the Heart Care, 1350 North Broadway Street,
Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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