Clarence Abney Jr Obituary

Age - 92

September 10, 2023

Bald Knob, AR

"Clarence L. Abney, Jr. , 92, of Bald Knob, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born October 29, 1930 in Stuttgart, Arkansas a son of the late Clarence and Minnie Abney. Mr. Abney was a devoted Christian and spent his life witnessing and leading others to the Lord. He was always very concerned with his friends and family's salvation. Clarence spent many years employed as a truck driver and, in his younger years, enjoyed fishing. He is survived by 2 daughters, Pamela Merritt and Patricia Wright; a sister, Narsie Abney; grandchildren, Lori Wright, Lesa Wright, Jeff Wright, Jennifer Coffey, Brent Fritts, Kellie Fritts McAnally, Michael Johnston, Bealena Johnston, Andrea Cress and Michele Summers; great-grandchildren, Logan Fritts, Breana Dumbrell, Shelby Fritts, Macie Whitney, Sailor Fritts, Nathan Grindahl, Brentley Fritts, Madison Johnston, Kayla Walls, Jordin Cress, Ayden Cress and Evan and Avery Heath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Abney; daughter, Sue Summers; grandchildren, Raeann Summers, Danyele Summers, Shane Fritts and Braden Wright. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 2:00 p. m. at the Velvet Ridge Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Doug Swindle officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12:30 - 1:30 p. m. at Powell Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob - Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome. net. "

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