Edgar Abbott

Edgar "Buddy" Clary Abbott Jr., 75 of Roebuck, SC died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born in Spartanburg, SC on November 22, 1945 he was the son of the late Edgar Clary and Elizabeth Louise Egner Abbott. A retired U.S. Navy veteran serving on submarines, Mr. Abbott also retired from food services with the Spartanburg County Detention Center. He loved his wife, sons, grandchildren, family, Carnival cruising, traveling, fishing, Abby his dog, his truck and his Carolina Gamecock football team. Mr. Abbott was a 1964 graduate of Spartanburg High School and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Julia Georgette Lewis Abbott; son, Eddie Abbott (Becky) of Pacolet, SC; grandsons, Hayden Abbott (Amy) of Roebuck, SC and Talon Abbott of Pacolet, SC; granddaughters, Julia Dare Bullman (Trey) of Roebuck, SC and Katlyn Crocker (Jonny) of Easley, SC; great-grandchildren, Coran and Watson Crocker and Clary Bullman, and sister, Arline Ruth Trim of Roebuck, SC. He was predeceased by a son, Johnny Abbott. Visitation will be held 3:00-3:45 PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307, with funeral services following at 4:00 PM in the Chapel conducted by Mr. Donald Phillips. Burial with military honors will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The family requests attendees to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edgar "Buddy" Clary Abbott please visit our Sympathy Store.