Robert "Bob" Abbott
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Mr. Robert "Bob" Abbott, age 75, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, April 18, 2022.
Mr. Abbott was born in Lexington, KY on January 19, 1947, a son of the late John Wilson "Jack" Abbott and the late Helen Cochran Abbott. Bob had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart where he was a member and former trustee of Rockmart First United Methodist Church. Bob was a graduate of Rockmart High School then attended West Georgia College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Bob enjoyed gardening and working in his yard and also at his church. He was owner/operator of the Walker Mountain Store for many years.
Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy Herren Abbott of Rockmart, to whom he was married on December 2, 1972; brother, Jack Abbott; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Rockmart First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeanette Dickens and Rev. Edward Murrey officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.