Thomas Dean Abernethy's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2025 in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Thomas Dean Abernethy

July 26, 1927 - February 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Thomas Dean Abernethy's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2025 in Mechanicsville, Virginia

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Bennett Funeral Homes

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Thomas Dean Abernethy

July 26, 1927 - February 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Thomas Dean Abernethy Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Thomas Dean Abernethy of Mechanicsville, Virginia, born in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Jenkins Abernethy and Iva Deane Cloninger Abernethy; and his siblings, Clarence Jenkins Abernethy Jr., Robert M. Abernethy, C. Pat Abernethy, Mary Louise Abernethy Jones and Carolyn Abernethy Kannon.

He is survived by: his wife Joyce Childress Abernethy; his children, Martha Jean Abernethy, Thomas Dean Abernethy Jr., Christine A. Cook (Darryl) and Robert Bruce Abernethy (Marsha); his granddaughters, Rachel Schnorr (Will), Sarah Powel (Devin), Rebekah Cook, Anna Abernethy and Claire Abernethy; and his great grandchildren, Landon, Adalyn, Liesel, Bentley and Janie.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Immanuel Baptist Church (3601 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery (10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 3601 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23230.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bennett Funeral Homes



Thu

Feb 27

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Immanuel Baptist Church
3601 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

Thu

Feb 27

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Immanuel Baptist Church
3601 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

Thu

Feb 27

Burial

2:00 PM

Virginia Veterans Cemetery
10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002

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