Leroy Abernathy, 87, of Morganton went home with Jesus on February 23, 2024 after numerous operations.
He was a native of Burke County, NC born September 22, 1936 to the late Walter Oran Abernathy and Julia Abee Abernathy.
He was in the furniture business for over 30 years then retiring to Grading and Landscaping business for over 20 years. After serving with the United States Army, he worked for Henredon Furniture for 6 years before devoting 30 years to Crestline/Hickory Hill/Norwalk/Lexington furniture. Retiring from there to start his own business with his son, Abernathy Landscaping, for over 20 years.
Above all, he was a Christian and loved his Lord. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church of Morganton. He was devoted to his family, second only to his love for God. His greatest legacy will be his devotion to his wife and his children.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Henrietta Cook Abernathy; daughter, Ella Abernathy McGaughey (Bryant) of Cary, NC; son, Roy Abernathy of Ball Ground, Ga, and son Jimmy Abernathy (Amy) of Morganton, NC; granddaughters, Skylar McGaughey and Ryley McGaughey both of Chapel Hill, NC and Ciara Clark of Marion, NC; grandsons, Ian Abernathy of Ball Ground, Ga, Oran and William Abernathy both of Morganton, NC, Barrett Burleson of Marion, NC; along with a number of loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Becky Bentley of Gamewell, NC, Emigene Franklin of Morganton, NC; and brothers, Robert Abernathy of Valdese, NC, Larry Abernathy, Jimmy Abernathy, Herb Lambert and Jerry Abernathy all of Morganton, NC.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, March 4th, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church in Morganton NC. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Dr. Danny Ward officiating. Military honors will be provided by the US Army.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Hills Antique Power Club, Attn: Walt Garrison, 124 Garrison Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My deepest sympathies to the family. was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Leroy Please accept my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. Leroy will be deeply missed. I know this is a tremendous loss, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help,