Ernie Ray Abner's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Vienna, Illinois

Ernie Ray Abner

July 28, 1944 - May 8, 2026 (81 years old)

Vienna, Illinois

Ernie Ray Abner's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Vienna, Illinois

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Ernie Ray Abner

July 28, 1944 - May 8, 2026 (81 years old)

Vienna, Illinois

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Ernie Ray Abner Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ernie Ray Abner (Vienna, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 81, on May 8, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernie Ray Abner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse James and Mary Nancy Abner (Maines); his daughter Joanne Marie Abner; and his siblings, Hubert Lee Abner, Jess "Junior" Abner, Stanley Edgar Abner, Beulah Evelyn Davis, Mary Elizabeth Averitt, Minnie Marie Pedigo and Nettie "Gaye" O'Hair.

He is survived by: his wife Susan K. Marshall; his children, Diana Lynn Abner-Leggett of Vienna, Jeffrey Ray Abner of Morristown and Jennifer Ann Abner-Cavanah (Ryan) of White Pine, Tennessee; his grandchildren, Timothy Koval, Austin Abner, Matthew Koval, Koty Wilkins, Megan Abner, Breanna Abner-Bain (Noah), Brock Abner, Brenden Cavanah and Davis Cavanah; and his sister Virginia McBride (Jim Bob). He is also survived by 5 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Gilead Cemetery
4385 Gilead Church Rd, Simpson, IL 62985

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