Eugene Abbott

EUGENE ABBOTT, 91, of North Little Rock, was born August 8, 1927, to Chester and Roma Abbott in Jerusalem, Ark., and died April 26, 2019 in North Little Rock, Ark. He was a WWII veteran and worked for Alcoa for 35 years. He also pastored Missionary Baptist churches in the central Arkansas area, New Orleans, La., and Auburn, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Allan Abbott, brothers A.G. Abbott, Hubert Abbott, Carroll Abbott, all of Benton, Felton Abbott of Coos Bay, Ore., sisters Ethel Fulcher and Ellon Turley, both of Benton. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Melba Abbott of North Little Rock, two daughters: Jeanneane Fraser (Eric) of Maumelle, and Martha Lackey (Dolphus) of North Little Rock, one sister, Marlene Ramos of Benton, two brothers, Jerry Abbott and Horace Abbott; both of Benton, three granddaughters: Gretchen Jackson, Laura Andrews, and Rachel Allen, and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 2-4 p.m., at Ashby Funeral Home, 108 W Narroway St, Benton, Ark. 72015. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10 a.m., at Social Hill Cemetery, 2021 Hwy 35 S, Benton, Ark. 72015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Health Hospice or Baptist missions of your choice. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.