James 'Jiggs' Christopher Abernathy

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of James "Jiggs" Christopher Abernathy, 70, of Cleveland.

Mr. Abernathy passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Autumn Breeze Nursing Home in Marietta following an extended illness.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Fortner officiating. Burial will follow at Chattahoochee United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Born in White County on Oct. 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Ned Abernathy and Carrie Addis Abernathy.

Mr. Abernathy was a lifelong resident of White County, a member of Union Baptist Church and had worked in the textile industry at Riegel and Mt. Vernon Mills.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Sidney and Ovaline Abernathy of Calhoun; and his sister and brother-in-law, Sybil and Morris Biggers of Cleveland.

The family will receive friends at Alexander Funeral Home, 2721 Highway 129 South, Cleveland, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 15.
Flowers will be acknoledged or memorial donations may be made to Chattahoochee United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Harold McCay, 329 Clayton Road, Helen, GA 30545.
Online condolences to the family may be sent at www.alexander-funeral.com.

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland, 706-865-1500, is in charge of arrangements for James "Jiggs" Christopher Abernathy.