Preceded in death by Mother and Step Father Marie (Pat) & Ed Cox, Father Jimmy Abernathy and Brother Phillip Abernathy. Survived by Children Andie and Chad, Sister Sheila Butler, Half Sisters Constance Reeder, Tammy Meadows, Penny Abernathy and Half Brother Jimmy Wade Abernathy. A Grandson, Ty Gates and 2 Granddaughters Alyssa Gates and Kaymbrey Abernathy. Many beloved Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews.
Tim joined the Army in 1970 at the age of 18. He was medically retired in 1977 at the rank of Specialist 5. He served one tour in Vietnam at the age of 19, as a Forward Observer. He was a life member of VVA Chapter 511. The group worked through fund raising to purchase the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Welcome Center located in Ardmore AL. He maintained the lights and kept the flags changed as needed until he moved to Woodbury TN. He was a Multi Craft maintenance worker for several companies in the Tennessee Valley. He loved working on muscle cars and playing pool. He was know as the "One Armed Bandit" and won several tournaments in the area. Nickname came from shooting with one arm behind his back. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the VVA Chapter 511 mail to Box 604. Athens, Al 35612-0604
Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
Plant a tree: How does it work
When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree.
An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year.
Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
Tree Planting Timeline
Orders placed in:
January - May
Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
June - December
Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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