Kenneth E. Abernathy, 70, passed away June 12, 2017. Mr. Abernathy was a native of Florence, Alabama graduating from Rogers High School in 1965. After serving in Vietnam with the United States Air Force, he attended the University of North Alabama receiving his degree in 1977. Mr. Abernathy was a member of the Madison Church of Christ where he served in the past as a deacon and loved Tuesday mornings with the Men’s Prayer Breakfast. A lifetime outdoorsman, he was often found on the water fishing with family and friends. Mr. Abernathy was a member of the Huntsville chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dianne Tharp Abernathy; mother, Agnes Abernathy; daughter, Leigh Ann Miles (Chris); son, Kenny Abernathy; grandsons, Aaron Miles and Mark Miles; sister, Shirley Woodis; brothers, Jimmie Abernathy and Ronnie Abernathy (Bonita); and much loved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Abernathy.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m. to noon followed by a noon service at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home, 16 Hughes Rd., Madison. Graveside service is at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, Alabama, at 3 pm.
