Walter Arthur Abbe Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter Arthur Abbe of Murphy, North Carolina, who passed away on March 8, 2023 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emory Abbe and Elsie Helen Seiber Abbe; his daughter Elizabeth Sue Gregonis Abbe (Gary) of Murphy; his wife Patricia McFarland Abbe; and his brothers, William Abbe and Milton Abbie.
He is survived by: his daughters, Deborah Jean Ortega (Richard) of Lawtey, Anita Louise Abbe of Zephyrhills and Constance Ann Abbe Tritt (Shad) of Coleman, Alabama; his stepsons, Stephen Shonk (Linda) of Prattville, Richard Shonk (Peggy) of Sanford, James Shonk (Beth) of Rockport and William Shonk (Lauren) of Orlando, Florida; his grandchildren, Brian Ortega, Adina Johnson, Marie George, Travis Howard, Jeremy Abbe, Justin Goodchild, Nathan Howard and Jessica Goodchild; his great grandchildren, Ashley, Abigail, Christopher, Dominic, Anthony, Jaxson, Jayden and Willa; and his great great grandchild Krew.
