Charles O. Abernathy, Jr. was born on August 10, 1922 in Altus, Oklahoma to Charles O. Abernathy and Lillie (Rogers) Abernathy. He passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 in his home with his family by his side.
He graduated from school at Ozark High School in Jackson County. His family owned and operated a dairy east of Altus. Knowing he didn't want to milk cows two times a day for the rest of his life, he started farming land. He believed serving his country was something he should do so he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 at the age of 20, just 10 days after he married Mary Lark Hudson in Altus, despite having received a farm deferment from the Selective Service. Two years later, Mr. Abernathy and other members of the 27th Division of the 24th Army Corps participated in Operation Iceberg, the invasion on Okinawa, Japan, that began on Easter Sunday in 1945. Soon after landing on the island's beaches, the 27th Division found itself facing 100,000 Japanese troops will entrenched in caves and other fortifications on higher ground. During the ensuing battle, Mr. Abernathy was credited with saving the lives of many fellow soldiers, and he continued to fight for three more days despite a serious leg wound. Consequently, Mr. Abernathy was awarded the Silver Star for bravery and the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
Following the war, Mr. Abernathy returned to Oklahoma and to his wife, Mary, where they raised their children, Crystal and Clint. He also became a successful farmer and community supporter and devoted time on behalf of his fellow cotton producers by holding leadership positions at Headrick Coop Gin and Oklahoma Cotton Cooperative Association. In 1953, Mr. Abernathy was a founding member of the Wichita National Insurance Company, in Lawton and served on the Board of Directors until a few years ago.
In 1995, PCCA Delegates nominated Mr. Abernathy to represent District One on PCCA's Board of Directors where he served continuously for the next 12 years. During his tenure on the Board, PCCA's trade territory increased, and the cooperative continued its legacy of industry leadership and success for the benefit of its members.
Mr. Abernathy served on the Soil Conservation Board for Jackson County for 27 years. He was one of the founders and co-owners of Pioneer Farm Center. He was a member and supporter of the WOSC Aggie Club for many years. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma, where he served on many Committees, boards and taught Sunday school. He was actively involved in the Gideons International. He and his wife, Mary, traveled many places in the world distributing Bibles and sharing God's word. In his later years, he was a volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veteran's. He would drive fellow veteran's to doctor's appointments locally and around the state. Charles and Mary enjoyed traveling and watching the NBA on television. Papa Charles gained much enjoyment from spending and watching his grandchildren grow into adults that he was very proud of.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Raymond, Dan and Roger Abernathy; four sisters; Mae Gates, Velma Abernathy, Freda Holloway and Mildred Rowlett; one daughter, Crystal Abernathy Simpson.
He is survived by his wife, of the home Mary; one son Clint and his Kim; two grandson; Justin and wife, Amy; Jarod and wife, Jill and one granddaughter, Jordon Coppock and husband, Evan. Four great-grandchildren; Kason Charles Abernathy, Kenzie Cae Abernathy, Cade Jarod Abernathy, and Drake John Abernathy. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caretakers Amy, Brittiney, Mandy, J'Amy and Amber.
Funeral services for Charles Abernathy are scheduled for Wednesday May 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Altus, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. David Player. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International or WOSC Ag. Scholarship.
He graduated from school at Ozark High School in Jackson County. His family owned and operated a dairy east of Altus. Knowing he didn't want to milk cows two times a day for the rest of his life, he started farming land. He believed serving his country was something he should do so he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 at the age of 20, just 10 days after he married Mary Lark Hudson in Altus, despite having received a farm deferment from the Selective Service. Two years later, Mr. Abernathy and other members of the 27th Division of the 24th Army Corps participated in Operation Iceberg, the invasion on Okinawa, Japan, that began on Easter Sunday in 1945. Soon after landing on the island's beaches, the 27th Division found itself facing 100,000 Japanese troops will entrenched in caves and other fortifications on higher ground. During the ensuing battle, Mr. Abernathy was credited with saving the lives of many fellow soldiers, and he continued to fight for three more days despite a serious leg wound. Consequently, Mr. Abernathy was awarded the Silver Star for bravery and the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
Following the war, Mr. Abernathy returned to Oklahoma and to his wife, Mary, where they raised their children, Crystal and Clint. He also became a successful farmer and community supporter and devoted time on behalf of his fellow cotton producers by holding leadership positions at Headrick Coop Gin and Oklahoma Cotton Cooperative Association. In 1953, Mr. Abernathy was a founding member of the Wichita National Insurance Company, in Lawton and served on the Board of Directors until a few years ago.
In 1995, PCCA Delegates nominated Mr. Abernathy to represent District One on PCCA's Board of Directors where he served continuously for the next 12 years. During his tenure on the Board, PCCA's trade territory increased, and the cooperative continued its legacy of industry leadership and success for the benefit of its members.
Mr. Abernathy served on the Soil Conservation Board for Jackson County for 27 years. He was one of the founders and co-owners of Pioneer Farm Center. He was a member and supporter of the WOSC Aggie Club for many years. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma, where he served on many Committees, boards and taught Sunday school. He was actively involved in the Gideons International. He and his wife, Mary, traveled many places in the world distributing Bibles and sharing God's word. In his later years, he was a volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veteran's. He would drive fellow veteran's to doctor's appointments locally and around the state. Charles and Mary enjoyed traveling and watching the NBA on television. Papa Charles gained much enjoyment from spending and watching his grandchildren grow into adults that he was very proud of.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Raymond, Dan and Roger Abernathy; four sisters; Mae Gates, Velma Abernathy, Freda Holloway and Mildred Rowlett; one daughter, Crystal Abernathy Simpson.
He is survived by his wife, of the home Mary; one son Clint and his Kim; two grandson; Justin and wife, Amy; Jarod and wife, Jill and one granddaughter, Jordon Coppock and husband, Evan. Four great-grandchildren; Kason Charles Abernathy, Kenzie Cae Abernathy, Cade Jarod Abernathy, and Drake John Abernathy. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caretakers Amy, Brittiney, Mandy, J'Amy and Amber.
Funeral services for Charles Abernathy are scheduled for Wednesday May 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Altus, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. David Player. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International or WOSC Ag. Scholarship.
Charles O. Abernathy, Jr. was born on August 10, 1922 in Altus, Oklahoma to Charles O. Abernathy and Lillie (Rogers) Abernathy. He passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 in his home with his family by his side.
He graduated from school at Ozark High School in Jackson County. His family owned and operated a dairy east of Altus. Knowing he didn't want to milk cows two times a day for the rest of his life, he started farming land. He believed serving his country was something he should do so he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 at the age of 20, just 10 days after he married Mary Lark Hudson in Altus, despite having received a farm deferment from the Selective Service. Two years later, Mr. Abernathy and other members of the 27th Division of the 24th Army Corps participated in Operation Iceberg, the invasion on Okinawa, Japan, that began on Easter Sunday in 1945. Soon after landing on the island's beaches, the 27th Division found itself facing 100,000 Japanese troops will entrenched in caves and other fortifications on higher ground. During the ensuing battle, Mr. Abernathy was credited with saving the lives of many fellow soldiers, and he continued to fight for three more days despite a serious leg wound. Consequently, Mr. Abernathy was awarded the Silver Star for bravery and the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
Following the war, Mr. Abernathy returned to Oklahoma and to his wife, Mary, where they raised their children, Crystal and Clint. He also became a successful farmer and community supporter and devoted time on behalf of his fellow cotton producers by holding leadership positions at Headrick Coop Gin and Oklahoma Cotton Cooperative Association. In 1953, Mr. Abernathy was a founding member of the Wichita National Insurance Company, in Lawton and served on the Board of Directors until a few years ago.
In 1995, PCCA Delegates nominated Mr. Abernathy to represent District One on PCCA's Board of Directors where he served continuously for the next 12 years. During his tenure on the Board, PCCA's trade territory increased, and the cooperative continued its legacy of industry leadership and success for the benefit of its members.
Mr. Abernathy served on the Soil Conservation Board for Jackson County for 27 years. He was one of the founders and co-owners of Pioneer Farm Center. He was a member and supporter of the WOSC Aggie Club for many years. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma, where he served on many Committees, boards and taught Sunday school. He was actively involved in the Gideons International. He and his wife, Mary, traveled many places in the world distributing Bibles and sharing God's word. In his later years, he was a volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veteran's. He would drive fellow veteran's to doctor's appointments locally and around the state. Charles and Mary enjoyed traveling and watching the NBA on television. Papa Charles gained much enjoyment from spending and watching his grandchildren grow into adults that he was very proud of.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Raymond, Dan and Roger Abernathy; four sisters; Mae Gates, Velma Abernathy, Freda Holloway and Mildred Rowlett; one daughter, Crystal Abernathy Simpson.
He is survived by his wife, of the home Mary; one son Clint and his Kim; two grandson; Justin and wife, Amy; Jarod and wife, Jill and one granddaughter, Jordon Coppock and husband, Evan. Four great-grandchildren; Kason Charles Abernathy, Kenzie Cae Abernathy, Cade Jarod Abernathy, and Drake John Abernathy. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caretakers Amy, Brittiney, Mandy, J'Amy and Amber.
Funeral services for Charles Abernathy are scheduled for Wednesday May 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Altus, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. David Player. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International or WOSC Ag. Scholarship.
He graduated from school at Ozark High School in Jackson County. His family owned and operated a dairy east of Altus. Knowing he didn't want to milk cows two times a day for the rest of his life, he started farming land. He believed serving his country was something he should do so he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 at the age of 20, just 10 days after he married Mary Lark Hudson in Altus, despite having received a farm deferment from the Selective Service. Two years later, Mr. Abernathy and other members of the 27th Division of the 24th Army Corps participated in Operation Iceberg, the invasion on Okinawa, Japan, that began on Easter Sunday in 1945. Soon after landing on the island's beaches, the 27th Division found itself facing 100,000 Japanese troops will entrenched in caves and other fortifications on higher ground. During the ensuing battle, Mr. Abernathy was credited with saving the lives of many fellow soldiers, and he continued to fight for three more days despite a serious leg wound. Consequently, Mr. Abernathy was awarded the Silver Star for bravery and the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
Following the war, Mr. Abernathy returned to Oklahoma and to his wife, Mary, where they raised their children, Crystal and Clint. He also became a successful farmer and community supporter and devoted time on behalf of his fellow cotton producers by holding leadership positions at Headrick Coop Gin and Oklahoma Cotton Cooperative Association. In 1953, Mr. Abernathy was a founding member of the Wichita National Insurance Company, in Lawton and served on the Board of Directors until a few years ago.
In 1995, PCCA Delegates nominated Mr. Abernathy to represent District One on PCCA's Board of Directors where he served continuously for the next 12 years. During his tenure on the Board, PCCA's trade territory increased, and the cooperative continued its legacy of industry leadership and success for the benefit of its members.
Mr. Abernathy served on the Soil Conservation Board for Jackson County for 27 years. He was one of the founders and co-owners of Pioneer Farm Center. He was a member and supporter of the WOSC Aggie Club for many years. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma, where he served on many Committees, boards and taught Sunday school. He was actively involved in the Gideons International. He and his wife, Mary, traveled many places in the world distributing Bibles and sharing God's word. In his later years, he was a volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veteran's. He would drive fellow veteran's to doctor's appointments locally and around the state. Charles and Mary enjoyed traveling and watching the NBA on television. Papa Charles gained much enjoyment from spending and watching his grandchildren grow into adults that he was very proud of.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Raymond, Dan and Roger Abernathy; four sisters; Mae Gates, Velma Abernathy, Freda Holloway and Mildred Rowlett; one daughter, Crystal Abernathy Simpson.
He is survived by his wife, of the home Mary; one son Clint and his Kim; two grandson; Justin and wife, Amy; Jarod and wife, Jill and one granddaughter, Jordon Coppock and husband, Evan. Four great-grandchildren; Kason Charles Abernathy, Kenzie Cae Abernathy, Cade Jarod Abernathy, and Drake John Abernathy. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caretakers Amy, Brittiney, Mandy, J'Amy and Amber.
Funeral services for Charles Abernathy are scheduled for Wednesday May 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Altus, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. David Player. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International or WOSC Ag. Scholarship.
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