Larry Abbott, age 70, of 200 St. Charles Place, Apartment 6 C, Vienna, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Louie Edward Abbott and Bessie Sanford Abbott.  Larry worked at Dooly Medical Center for 21 years.  He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as Head Deacon.  He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and provider for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bonnie Abbott of Vienna; his daughters, Robin Taylor (Kenny Bennett) of Vienna and Karen Gauthier (James, II) of Byromville; his sisters, Brenda Croft of Live Oak, FL and Sheila Anderson of Blue Ridge; his sister-in-law, Karen Abbott of Pinetta, FL; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Abbott and Johnny Abbott and his sister, Sandra Branam.

Funeral services will be at 4 PM Sunday, October 7 in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

The family will greet friends 5 – 7 PM Saturday, October 6 at the funeral home and may be contacted at the Gauthier residence, 533 Youngblood Avenue, Byromville.

Memorial gifts may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Post Office Box 327, Vienna, Georgia 31092.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.brannen-nesmith.com.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.