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George D. Abney

January 23, 1939          ~          February 6, 2011

George D. Abney, 72, of Knob Lick, died Sunday, February 06, 2011 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late William Frank Abney and Vera Rachael Trammell Abney. He was the pastor of God’s House Church in Knob Lick.

He is survived by his wife Mary Chapman Abney; four sons: Donald Abney, Wayne Abney, Russell Abney and his wife Brenda, and Billy Abney and his wife Debbie; one daughter: Lisa Abney Wheat and her husband Marcell; one foster daughter: Hester May Likens and her husband Ottis; two brothers: Felix Abney of Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Ralph Lee Abney of Smiths Grove, KY; three sisters: Josie Morgan of Glasgow, Martha Buckner of Arizona and Leota Williams of Davenport, Oklahoma; seventeen grandchildren; four foster grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church on Highway 1846 in Horse Cave with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Church.


Guest Register

26 Entries for George D. Abney

  1. Arthur & Beverly Hatfield says:

    To the Abney Family,
    We are sorry to hear of George’s passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  2. Bill & Joyce Horton says:

    Dear Mary and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Brother George. He always held a special place in our hearts. He will missed by a lot of people. We will be praying for you all.
    A poem for the family

    God saw you getting tired
    and a cure was not to be.
    So he put his arms around you
    and whispered “Come to me”.
    With tearful eyes we watched
    you suffer, and saw you fade away.
    Although we loved you dearly,
    we could not make you stay.
    A golden heart stopped beating,
    hard working hands at rest.
    God broke our hearts to prove to us,
    He only takes the best!

    Brother George was the best!

  3. Roger & Judy Poynter says:

    To the Abney Family, you have our sympathy and prayers in the passing of Bro George. He has been a good friend along with the whole Abney Family. Bro George will be milssed by all. His talent with music will be long remembered also. We have known Bro George for many years and been in services many times with Bro George and Sis Mary along with their children, using their talents for the Lord . We pray their talents will be used for the Lord as he has given. Again our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  4. Audrey White says:

    to the Abney family so sorry about your loss you are all in our prayers an thoughts just thank the Lord for the time you have had we can’t give up we must look up an be thankful for all our blessings . God be with each an ever one God Bless you all.

    Audrey White , Alice Carner

  5. Bobby and Linda ,Aaron and Laura Key says:

    To the family, I have known Brother George and Sister Mary for many year’s .When I was a child Bro,George and Sister Mary would come to my family ‘s reunion’s (Morgan Reunion). The last time I seen Brother George I ask If there was anything I could do to help him and he said just to pray for him and to love him because he said if I would love him then he knew that I would pray for him .. Brother George we will all be together again someday when the Lord is ready and what a reunion day that will be … God Bless you all our prayer are with you all ..The Key Family YOU Will Be GREATLY MISSED !!!!

  6. Ellen & Kenny Harper says:

    The last of the original Gospel Troubadours has gone home, and oh what a time they are all having in Heaven. I’ll bet David just laid down his harp and set down to listen to the beautiful music and harmony. I can just see tham now Oscar Norris went first, then the Lord called Lee Norris, the Lord heard daddy (Troy Basil) singing and playing his guitar he decided to call him on home too.Yesterday afternoon, the Lord decided it was time for the Troubadours to sing together again so he call George Abney on home too. Oh what a time in heaven , Oh How Beautiful Heaven Must Be………..
    God Bless you all,
    Kenny & Ellen Harper

  7. Roger & Peggy Hester says:

    Mary & Children, So sorry to hear that George had gone home to Be with the Lord for your behalf but just as others have said you know he is having a time . Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you all doing this time and know and take comfort that GOD can and will be the peace and comfort that only he can give.

  8. Donnie & Lori Miller says:

    Deepest sympathy and prayers offered to the family.

  9. mithcell and charity (slayton) holley says:

    SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BROTHER GEORGE ABNEY HE WAS A GOOD PREACHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING ALL THIS TIME OF SORROW

  10. Joe and Patti Hall says:

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Brother George Abney , Bro.George will be missed his spirit and his music was a blessing to us , Now he is in the arms of our Lord , Brother George you will always be with us in our thoughts as a Child of God , our Condolence to his family , May God be with you all .

  11. Becky a Danny jones says:

    bro. george was the best!!!!!

    He was always the same if you saw him everyday or once in 6 months,not many people are made like that what a BLESSING,Sis Mary and family we love you,God truly blessed bro george with his talents,singing ,preaching,praying and most of all caring for others.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED, he would always lend a helping hands.May God Bless This Family~!

  12. Wanda & Darrell Sexton says:

    Mary, Donnie, Rusty, Billy, and Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. George will be missed by all that knew him. I have known the family most of my life and was always made feel like a part of the family. He was a friend to everyone and was willing to do whatever he could to help anyone. God has truely gained an angel. My thoughts are with you all!

  13. Wanda & Darrell Sexton says:

    Sorry Wayne didn’t mean to leave you out, it was just a typo! Love you too!

  14. Jerry & Stephanie McClellan says:

    Lisa ,SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. YOUR FAMILY HAS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

  15. Pastor Jimmy Wilson says:

    Sorry to hear about the passing of Bro. George. I knew him for many years, he was a good friend. I know that he will be missed by all who loved him. You have my deepest sympathy, and my Prayers during this time of sorry. I am thankful that we have Jesus to turn to in a time like this.
    Bro. Jimmy Wilson
    The Shepherd’s House Church
    7464 Edmonton Rd. Glasgow, Ky.

  16. Nathan & Linda Basil says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. A thought that comes to our minds while thinking of George’s leaving is that The Gospel Troubadours are reunited once again. What A Singing That Will Be When We Get Home!

  17. larry tammy vaughn says:

    Sorry about George,we all know what loss means,lord knows we have suffered enough lately,sorry we couldn`t make an appearrance but we love you all the same,but rest assured we will all meet again some day.Larry & Tammy Vaughn

  18. Jane Morgan says:

    Brother George will be deeply missed. I remember great childhood memories with him involved. My family always called me JACY but Brother. George never said JACY, he called me Jason. He was an extremely great man. I know that God brought his child home and he is in GLORY LAND!

  19. Bro. James H. Rowe canmer, ky. says:

    Dear Abney Family,
    I was shocked to hear of the passing of Bro. George. Being a great man of God Bro. George was there for everyone. I know he will be missed by all family and friends. I am praying for God to comfort each one during your time of sorrow. Hold onto those presious memories of Bro. George and share them often with family and friends.

  20. Joe & Darlene Morgan says:

    Mary & Family,
    Our heart felt sympathy and prayers are with you at this time or sorrow. The Morgan family has lost a very special friend. George has always been with us in our good times and in times we needed a friend. Special memories will keep you both in our hearts.
    May God’s love and peace bring you comfort today and the days to come.
    Joe & Darlene Morgan
    Cincinnati, Ohio

  21. pamela mckenzie says:

    abney family
    I,m so very sorry for your loss. i know what you are going through i was in the same pl;ace as you are in december.my heart goes out rto all of you.love you all.sorry couldnt be there snow.

  22. Jennie (Thomas) Lauch says:

    Josie, I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy Bruton told me about it. I’m not sure if you’ll even remember me….I lived w/you for a while in 1989 (I think it was)). My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I hope you find comfort in the days to come.

    Jennie (Thomas) Lauch
    Cincinnati, Ohio

  23. WESLEY HICKS says:

    sorry for the lost.

  24. JESSICA CONSTANT says:

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.GEORGE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND FRIEND.HE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD FROM ME AND OF COURSE WE PICKED ON EACH OTHER,I WILL MISS THAT SO MUCH ,BUT HE IS IN A SPECIAL PLACE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US.
    MY HUSBAND TIM,THOLD ME THAT GEORGE SUNG AT HIS FATHER’S FUNERAL,WALT
    CONSTANT,AND HOW MUCH THAT HAD STAYED IN HIS HEART.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY AND YOU ALL WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.

  25. collin says:

    my greatest great grandfather ever