G. Abbott
July 22, 1920 - March 2, 2011
G. Archie Abbott, age 90, of Deckerville, died Wednesday March 2, 2011 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C. He was born July 22, 1920 in Marion Township, the son of the late George T. and Alice (Young) Abbott. He married Miss. Barbara Wright on February 2, 1946 in Port Huron. She preceded in death on September 19, 1989. He then married Justine Thayer on April 25, 1991 in Port Huron. She preceded in death on June 16, 2009. Archie enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, and watching the Detroit Tigers. He also enjoyed spending the winters in Florida after his retirement. He is survived by his son Allen (Charlotte) Abbott of Minden City, his daughter Mrs. Marilyn (Gary) Danford of Wilmington, N.C., his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Linda (Jim) Ferguson of Deckerville, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, four step-sons, Grant (Nelta) Thayer of N.C., Elmer Thayer of Minden City, Jim (Julie) Thayer of TX., and William (Connie) Thayer of Palms, three step-daughters, Joy (Gary) Kester of Deckerville, Nancy (Keith) Mino of St. Johns, and Marsha (Ed) Kosal of Palms, one sister-in-law Mrs. Irma Abbott of Deckerville, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son John, two brothers, Grant and Harley and two sisters Mrs. Gladys Pattullo and Mrs. Ester Cripps. Funeral services to celebrate the life of G. Archie Abbott will be 11:00 AM., Monday in the Apsey Funeral Home. Pastor Jerry Griggs will officiate. Burial will be in Downing Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 PM.-8:00 PM Sunday and 9:00 AM until the time of services on Monday. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to apseyfuneralhome.net
G. Archie Abbott, age 90, of Deckerville, died Wednesday March 2, 2011 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C. He was born July 22, 1920 in Marion Township, the son of the late George T. and Alice (Young) Abbott. He married... View Obituary & Service Information