Robert A. Abney

Robert A. Abney, age 74, Logansport, passed away at 10:47 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2022, in Majestic Care of Sheridan (Indiana).

 Born in Paris, Kentucky, on December 20, 1947, he was the son of Robert and Grace Harrison Abney.

He was married to Bonnie Trainer Hayden on December 9, 1985. She is residing in Kokomo.

Bob was a retired mechanic and HVAC technician. He enjoyed tinkering with things and working on cars, “making everything go fast”. Especially, he enjoyed his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the period of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie, he is survived by sons, Timothy (Sherri) Trainer, Thomas (Kristi) Hayden; daughters, Cathy (Larry) Popejoy, Marcie Stamper, Robin Abney, Toby Abney, Beth Martinez; brothers, Frank Abney, Ed Abney, Gilbert Abney, Tom Abney; sister, Ginny Payne; half-brother, Roy Tyre; half-sister, Sara Murphy; a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Red” and Grace Abney and sister, Marcella “Cookie” Weaver.

A private family service with full military honors was conducted on Thursday, August 25th, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with interment in the veteran’s section of Mount Hope Cemetery currently pending.

Memorial contributions may be made to any local veteran organization for the benefit of our local military veterans.

Family and friends may leave a memory or message of condolence at kroegerfuneralhome.com.     

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