Ora "Jack" Abbott Obituary (1928 - 2014)

Ora "Jack" Abbott, age 86, of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Community Parkview Care Center after an extended illness. Jack was born on October 7, 1928,in Nashville, IN to the late Charles and Willa (Link) Abbott. He marriedNorma (Barmes) Abbott in 1986. Jack retired from Red Gold as a fork lift driver.He was a former member of the Trinity United Brethren Church, and now was a member of ion Chapel Church, where he is still listed as the official bell ringer for the church. Jack was a life member of the Fathers Auxillary V.F.W. Jack enjoyed spending time working on lawnmowers, being a handyman, and especially enjoyed gardening and putting out tomato plants. He loved spending time with his family and his dog, "Cookie." Jack is survived by his loving Wife, Norma (Barmes) Abbott of Elwood, Indiana;Son, David & wife Wanda Abbott of Elwood, IN, Daughter, Brenda & husband Robert Beeman of Elwood, IN,step-son, Gary (Janice) Scheffer of Twinsburgh, OH, step-son, Randy Scheffer of Peru, IN. Several Grandchildren SeveralStep-Grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews Jackwas preceded in death by his Father, Charles Abbott, Mother, Willa (Link) Abbott, Sons Jackie Abbott and Doug Abbott, Daughter Joyce Abbott, step-daughter, Tanya Brush and Brothers, Carl Abbott, Art Abbott, Bernice Abbott & Morris Abbott. A celebration of life funeral service will be conducted on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Dunnichay Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Bess of the Zion Chapel Church officiating. Burial will follow inSunset Memorial Park, Elwood, IN. Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 11-1:00 PM. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com