Howard "David" Abernethy's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

Howard "David" Abernethy

September 20, 1939 - June 7, 2026 (86 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Howard "David" Abernethy's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

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Howard "David" Abernethy

September 20, 1939 - June 7, 2026 (86 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

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Howard Abernethy Obituary

Howard Abernethy of Hickory, North Carolina, born on September 20, 1939, passed away on June 7, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Claude Abernethy and Charlsie Ogle Abernethy; and his daughter Ginger Abernethy. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Beaver Abernethy; his son Mark Abernethy (Elaine); his grandson Brandon Abernethy (Andrea); his great grandchildren, Skylar and Dakota Abernethy; and his sisters, Janice Waters (Kent) and Linda Garmon (Everett). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, shrinerschildrens.org. Keep Howard's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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June 12

Visitation

First Baptist Church
8831 Old N C Hwy 10, Hildebran, NC 28637

Fri

June 12

Celebration of life

First Baptist Church
8831 Old N C Hwy 10, Hildebran, NC 28637

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