Edwin Hoyt Abbott

Edwin Hoyt "Abb" Abbott, age 76, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Thursday morning, January 30, 2014, at a local hospital.

Mr. Abbott was born in Chattooga County, GA, on Novembe 5, 1937, the son of the late Ellis Hoyt Abbott and Annie Dell Bridges Abbott. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County all his life and was of the Baptist faith. Prior to retirement Mr. Abbott was associated with RCW Industries for a number of years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his parents, Mr. Abbott was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Davis.

Mr. Abbott is survived by a sister, Martha (James) Justiss of Cherryville, N.C.; a brother, Hugh Don (Pat) Abbott of Rome; partner, Kathryn Jones of Rome; devoted friends, Steve Shifflet and Ronnie Johnson.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Abbott will be held this (Saturday, February 1, 2014) afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Little Sand Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ray Miles officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Rome/Floyd Humane Society, 518 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161.

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Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Edwin Hoyt Abbott.