Wheeler Funeral Home
Lamar “Bobby” J. Abbott, Jr., 69, of McDonough, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Bobby was born in Porterdale to the late Lamar J. Sr. and Gladys Daniel Abbott. His passions included his family, farming and coaching his two children in their various sports activities. He was also dedicated to his work with the IBEW Local 613 of Atlanta.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Lee Ann Abbott; son and daughter-in-law Rodney and Wendy Abbott; daughter Dee Abbott; grandson Brandon Abbott all of McDonough; sister Barbara Owens of Covington and brother Billy D. Abbott of McDonough along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Rev. Tanner Cline officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 30, 2016, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dementia Society of America, 114 N. Main St., Doylestown, PA. 18901. Online condolences may be made at wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington 770-786-7111.