February 6, 1942 ~ October 20, 2026 (age 84)
Kenneth L. Abbott, age 84, of West Point Georgia passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026.
Ken was born February 6, 1942, in Decatur Georgia to the late Walter J Abbott Sr. and Grace Shannon Abbott.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his brother, Walter J Abbott Jr., and sister, Barbara Baker.
He is survived by his sister Martha Conaway (David) and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and will forever cherish his memory: his loving wife, Judy Abbott, his children Shannon Scarbrough (Steve) and Gregg Abbott (Melanie), his grandchildren Kelsie Ross (Eugene) and Kevin Scarbrough (Kerri), Kaleb and Kathryn, and his great granddaughter Elliott.
Ken will be remembered for his steadfast devotion to his family. He was a loyal member of Spring Road Christian Church in Lanett, Alabama. He had a long and successful career in Atlanta serving as Vice President and CFO of Eastern Foods/Naturally Fresh and Hooters of America. He also had a long-standing history of involvement with The SCCA and NASCAR.
He had a passion for traveling, collecting vintage cars, and spending quality time with his family. He enjoyed his retirement living on the lake and loved the lake life.
A visitation with the family will be held will at 1:00 P.M. (EST), Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Spring Road Christian Church, 1729 Spring Road, Lanett, Alabama.
A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after the visitation, at 2:00 P.M. (EST), at the church..
His family is grateful for the kindness and support shown during this time.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to, Auburn Christian Fellowship, 315 Gay Street, Auburn, Alabama, 36830, or to Tunnel of Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10306.
Please visit Ken’s memorial tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, to share a memory of Ken, or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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