Donald Richard Abbott, 62, USMC, Retired, of Webster, TX, was born on Friday, September 3, 1948 in Many, LA. He passed away after a lengthy illness at his residence on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel, Leesville, Louisiana, with burial following ain the Beckom Cemetery, Hornbeck, Louisiana.
After graduation from high school in Hornbeck, Donald proudly served his country as a United States Marine and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after twenty years of distinguished service. After retirement he held a number of positions in education as well as in the transportation industry. Donald was predeceased by his dad, Cecil Abbott, and all grandparents, one brother, Jimmy Don Abbott, and one sister, Kayla Jean Moore.
Donald is survived by those left to cherish his memory: Dotty Hunt, Webster, TX, his companion and care giver; His mother and dad, Lena and Jose Chavez of Hornbeck, LA; His sons, Donald Abbott Jr. & wife Blanca, of Yuma, AZ;, Phillip Abbott, & fiancee, Rennie Houston, TX; daughters Deanna Velez, & husband, Rick, San Diego, CA; Jolena Abbott, &boyfriend, Michael, League City, TX. Sisters, Frances Jones, Hornbeck, LA; JoAnn Abbott, Plano, TX, Miriam Kay, & husband, Tommy, Leesville, LA; Brothers, Al Abbott, & wife, Marilyn, Spring, TX, Victor Chavez, & wife, Maria&, Bellaire, TX, Richard Chavez, & wife, Stephanie, DeRidder, LA; Seven grandchildren, and one great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Donald's nephews and other family members.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all those who contributed to Donald's care during his extended illness, and for the prayers and support from so many friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, perhaps a Veteran's support charity would be an appropriate tribute.
Services were under Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville, Louisiana
After graduation from high school in Hornbeck, Donald proudly served his country as a United States Marine and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after twenty years of distinguished service. After retirement he held a number of positions in education as well as in the transportation industry. Donald was predeceased by his dad, Cecil Abbott, and all grandparents, one brother, Jimmy Don Abbott, and one sister, Kayla Jean Moore.
Donald is survived by those left to cherish his memory: Dotty Hunt, Webster, TX, his companion and care giver; His mother and dad, Lena and Jose Chavez of Hornbeck, LA; His sons, Donald Abbott Jr. & wife Blanca, of Yuma, AZ;, Phillip Abbott, & fiancee, Rennie Houston, TX; daughters Deanna Velez, & husband, Rick, San Diego, CA; Jolena Abbott, &boyfriend, Michael, League City, TX. Sisters, Frances Jones, Hornbeck, LA; JoAnn Abbott, Plano, TX, Miriam Kay, & husband, Tommy, Leesville, LA; Brothers, Al Abbott, & wife, Marilyn, Spring, TX, Victor Chavez, & wife, Maria&, Bellaire, TX, Richard Chavez, & wife, Stephanie, DeRidder, LA; Seven grandchildren, and one great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Donald's nephews and other family members.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all those who contributed to Donald's care during his extended illness, and for the prayers and support from so many friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, perhaps a Veteran's support charity would be an appropriate tribute.
Services were under Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville, Louisiana
Donald Richard Abbott, 62, USMC, Retired, of Webster, TX, was born on Friday, September 3, 1948 in Many, LA. He passed away after a lengthy illness at his residence on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel, Leesville, Louisiana, with burial following ain the Beckom Cemetery, Hornbeck, Louisiana.
After graduation from high school in Hornbeck, Donald proudly served his country as a United States Marine and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after twenty years of distinguished service. After retirement he held a number of positions in education as well as in the transportation industry. Donald was predeceased by his dad, Cecil Abbott, and all grandparents, one brother, Jimmy Don Abbott, and one sister, Kayla Jean Moore.
Donald is survived by those left to cherish his memory: Dotty Hunt, Webster, TX, his companion and care giver; His mother and dad, Lena and Jose Chavez of Hornbeck, LA; His sons, Donald Abbott Jr. & wife Blanca, of Yuma, AZ;, Phillip Abbott, & fiancee, Rennie Houston, TX; daughters Deanna Velez, & husband, Rick, San Diego, CA; Jolena Abbott, &boyfriend, Michael, League City, TX. Sisters, Frances Jones, Hornbeck, LA; JoAnn Abbott, Plano, TX, Miriam Kay, & husband, Tommy, Leesville, LA; Brothers, Al Abbott, & wife, Marilyn, Spring, TX, Victor Chavez, & wife, Maria&, Bellaire, TX, Richard Chavez, & wife, Stephanie, DeRidder, LA; Seven grandchildren, and one great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Donald's nephews and other family members.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all those who contributed to Donald's care during his extended illness, and for the prayers and support from so many friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, perhaps a Veteran's support charity would be an appropriate tribute.
Services were under Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville, Louisiana
After graduation from high school in Hornbeck, Donald proudly served his country as a United States Marine and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after twenty years of distinguished service. After retirement he held a number of positions in education as well as in the transportation industry. Donald was predeceased by his dad, Cecil Abbott, and all grandparents, one brother, Jimmy Don Abbott, and one sister, Kayla Jean Moore.
Donald is survived by those left to cherish his memory: Dotty Hunt, Webster, TX, his companion and care giver; His mother and dad, Lena and Jose Chavez of Hornbeck, LA; His sons, Donald Abbott Jr. & wife Blanca, of Yuma, AZ;, Phillip Abbott, & fiancee, Rennie Houston, TX; daughters Deanna Velez, & husband, Rick, San Diego, CA; Jolena Abbott, &boyfriend, Michael, League City, TX. Sisters, Frances Jones, Hornbeck, LA; JoAnn Abbott, Plano, TX, Miriam Kay, & husband, Tommy, Leesville, LA; Brothers, Al Abbott, & wife, Marilyn, Spring, TX, Victor Chavez, & wife, Maria&, Bellaire, TX, Richard Chavez, & wife, Stephanie, DeRidder, LA; Seven grandchildren, and one great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Donald's nephews and other family members.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all those who contributed to Donald's care during his extended illness, and for the prayers and support from so many friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, perhaps a Veteran's support charity would be an appropriate tribute.
Services were under Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville, Louisiana
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