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William Donald (Bill) Abercrombie

Obituary Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018

William Donald (Bill) Abercrombie, 85, of Cumming, GA , formerly of Stone Mountain, GA went to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with Heart disease. Bill was a charter member of Cumming Baptist Church and served as an Honorary Deacon. Bill proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. 
 
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Lillie Belle (Freeman) Abercrombie, sister JoAnn Johnson and brother in law James W. Darby. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 66 years , Joyce Smith Abercrombie , son Greg and Daughter in Love Joyce along with his Sister, Betty Abercrombie Glisson (Tuney) of Cleveland, Tenn, Mary Abercrombie Darby, of Monroe, GA,Brother George (Dirt) Abercrombie of Conyers, GA, Brother and sister in law, Larry and Brenda Smith, Snellville, GA along with many nieces and nephews. 

Bill and Joyce lived a wonderful life together, surrounded by very close family and many friends. Bill was employed by Colonial Baking Company for over 40 years. He was a true Southern Gentlemen, honest, kind, and humble with impeccable manners. He cherished his friendships developing life long bonds with countless people. Bill had a generosity of spirit that touched and benefited everyone who knew him. He lived his life with passion and grace, and gave tremendously of his time, always putting the needs of others before his own. 

Celebration of Life will be held at Cumming Baptist Church, Sunday, January 7, 2018 @2:00 p.m. EST. with interment at Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends at McDonald & Sons funeral home Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. est. 

Dr. Barry Crocker and Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. 


Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA  30040 (770) 886.9899

Funeral Date
01/07/2018 at 2:00PM
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McDonald & Son Funeral Home
Phone
(770) 886-9899
Address
150 Sawnee Dr, Cumming 30040
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