Celebrating the life of
Reginald Davant Abbott, Sr.
September 15, 1929 - September 09, 2015
Charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church
Reginald Davant Abbott, Sr., passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at home after a short illness.
Reggie was born September 15, 1929 in Marlow, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He retired from Kole Investments and was a well-known civic leader. He served as President of the Savannah Jaycees, Exalted Ruler and Trustee of Savannah Elks Lodge 183, Captain of the 118th. Field Artillery, Army National Guard, President of the Chatham Artillery, lifetime member of the Savannah Volunteer Guards, 32nd. Degree Scottish Rite Mason and active member of many other civic and charitable organizations. He was an avid golfer and supporter of the Bacon Park Golf Course and a charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Most of all, he was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gretta Crosby Abbott; son, Reginald D. Abbott, Jr., (Donna) and daughter, Deborah Abbott Rose (Brent) all of Savannah; daughter, Diane Abbott Rice (Jim) of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Wendy Vinall Cohen (Jon), Lynn Vinall Shelley (Rick), Michael Blackburn (Lindsey), Mindy Blackburn Chtak (Sam), Reginald D. Abbott, III, Travis Abbott, David Abbott and Quincy Rice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Rufus Abbott, his brother, R.L. Abbott, and his sister, Dorothy Whitlock.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Chatham Artillery and the members of the Monday/Wednesday/Friday noon blitz of Bacon Park Golf Course.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances are appreciated to the McKenna-Friedman Scholarship Fund, C/O BPOE 183, 183 Wilshire Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
My deepest sympathy to Gretta, Reggie and Debbie. May all your wonderful memories of happier times console you in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss. Teresa
- Teresa Brown Lytle, Metter, Ga
My sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one May the God of comfort grant you his peace as you await the fulfillment of his promise at Revelation 21.3,4 God will wipe the tears from all faces no more sorrow death will be no more.
- Henry , Lauderdale lake's , FL
Gretta and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Remembered you amd Reggie fondly from Brevard Circle.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, GA
I was so sorry to hear that Reggie had passed, he was a long time friend, my thoughts and prayers go out to Gretta and her family.
- Tommy Fordham, Port Wentworth, Ga.
Greta and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Reggie's passing. The Lord has called another Angel home and Reggie will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Doris and Raymond Sapp, Savannah, GA
DEAR GRETTA AND FAMILY; WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. SORRY TO HEAR OF REGGIES PASSING, HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN, SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO. RODNEY AND MARIE WYNN
- RODNEY AND MARIE WYNN, FLEMING, GA
Dear Gretta and Family: A true servant to God,Family,Country and his fellow man has left us.We were so sorry to hear of Reggie's passing.We spent many a happy hour together volunteering for many causes in the old days of Sertoma.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
So deeply sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed. Love Lyn.
- Lyn Goldson, David, Danny Goldson and Alana, Savannah, Ga
Reggie was a fellow Voyageur and a true friend who will be missed. May he rest in peace.
- David Willis, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to Gretta, Reggie and Debbie. May all your wonderful memories of happier times console you in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss. Teresa
- Teresa Brown Lytle, Metter, Ga
My sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one May the God of comfort grant you his peace as you await the fulfillment of his promise at Revelation 21.3,4 God will wipe the tears from all faces no more sorrow death will be no more.
- Henry , Lauderdale lake's , FL
Gretta and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Remembered you amd Reggie fondly from Brevard Circle.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, GA
I was so sorry to hear that Reggie had passed, he was a long time friend, my thoughts and prayers go out to Gretta and her family.
- Tommy Fordham, Port Wentworth, Ga.
Greta and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Reggie's passing. The Lord has called another Angel home and Reggie will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Doris and Raymond Sapp, Savannah, GA
DEAR GRETTA AND FAMILY; WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. SORRY TO HEAR OF REGGIES PASSING, HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN, SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO. RODNEY AND MARIE WYNN
- RODNEY AND MARIE WYNN, FLEMING, GA
Dear Gretta and Family: A true servant to God,Family,Country and his fellow man has left us.We were so sorry to hear of Reggie's passing.We spent many a happy hour together volunteering for many causes in the old days of Sertoma.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
So deeply sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed. Love Lyn.
- Lyn Goldson, David, Danny Goldson and Alana, Savannah, Ga
Reggie was a fellow Voyageur and a true friend who will be missed. May he rest in peace.
- David Willis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
