Hugh Kermit Abernathy, age 83, of LaFayette passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Taft and Eleanor Abernathy; and son, William Taft Abernathy.
Hugh graduated from John Marshall University in Atlanta with a law degree. Afterwards he worked for the State of Georgia as a right of way negotiator.
He was a member of Lake Howard Baptist Church and the LaFayette Masonic Lodge.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Linda Abernathy; daughters, Lisa Johnson and Carleen (Mike) Norman; son, Paul (Grady) Abernathy; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. with Benny Roberts officiating.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.