John W. Abernethy

John W. Abernethy, 53, passed away May 4, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. He was born April 28, 1966 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Following graduation from Hickory high school, John went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. John's career led him to work as a division manager for ML Johnson and Associates where he took pride in the beautiful landscapes he helped to create. He is survived by his mother, Martha "Jean" Fullbright of Hickory, NC; father, Charles R. Abernethy of Newton, NC; brother, Charles Abernethy of Winston Salem, NC; son, John "Braydon" Abernethy of Keller, TX; a nephew and two nieces, as well as many dear friends who will all miss him dearly. Services to celebrate John's life will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Smith & Kernke N. May Chapel with a reception to follow at Lumpy's Sports Bar and Grill from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those wishing to honor John may do so by contributing to either the Let's Start Talking Ministry, 7650 Precinct Line, Hurst, TX 76054 or Jesus House 1335 W. Sheridan Ave., OKC, OK 73106.