Robert Abercrombie Obituary

Robert Paul Abercrombie, 87, resident of Hill and Dale, husband of Patricia "Pat" Donnan Abercrombie, died Friday evening, September 8, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Abercrombie was born August 5, 1936 in the Sandy Springs Community of Laurens County, SC to the late Wilmer Peterson Abercrombie and the late Margaret Lois Cunningham Abercrombie. He was a 1954 graduate of Laurens High School and was a veteran who served his country in the United States Army being honorably discharged in 1965. He worked as a manager for Bowater International, retiring with over 40 years of employment. A devoted husband, father, and friend; Mr. Abercrombie was a member of South Main Baptist Church where he was a member of the Adult 5 Sunday School Class, formerly known as the Couples II Class. He was also the former president of the Mathews Lions Club, as well as a member and former board member of the Greenwood County Forestry Association. He was also a life member of the Greenwood Moose Lodge. Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 60 years are two daughters: Patrice Abercrombie Lineberger (Steven) of Clemson, SC, and Paula Abercrombie Cobb (Robert) of Greenwood; twin granddaughters: Lauren Patrice Linebeger of Stuttgart, Germany and Paiten Lineberger Angeles (Richmond) of Clemson; a sister, Margaret Ann Sumerel; a brother, Lewis Abercrombie, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Garrett Abercrombie all of Laurens. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, William "Billy" Abercrombie, brother-in-law, Bert Sumerel, and sister-in-law, Emily Riddle Abercrombie. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Toby Frost, Rev. Andy Roberson, and Rev. David Dority officiating. Entombment will follow at Oakbrook Memorial Park Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Adult 5 Sunday School Class and members of the Mathews Lions Club. The family is at the home in Hill and Dale and will receive friends for a visitation at the funeral home from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023. Memorials may be made to Heart of LCAC (Laurens County Animal Control), PO Box 1467, Laurens, SC 29630 or the Mathews Lions Club, 504 Marietta Drive, Greenwood, SC 29646.