Bennie L. Abney Sr.

Bennie L. Abney Sr., 76, of Henderson, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Deaconess Henderson.

He was born in Columbus, GA on July 7, 1946 to the late Ruben Abney and Eddie Vee (Thrower) Bruce.

Bennie had retired from Walmart and was a member of New Beginnings Church in Spottsville. He was a photographer in the United States Air Force and a Vietnam veteran. Bennie was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed roughhousing with the grandkids and watching UK basketball.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Albert Bruce and daughter, Laura McDaniel.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Abney; children, Michelle Eddmenson of Cookeville, TN, Bennie Abney II (Nichole) of Henderson, and Patrick Abney (Jennifer) of Henderson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Martha Ditzer of Arizona and Suzanne Lowe of Texas; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at Tomblinson Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Curry officiating.

Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Worsham Post #40 Honor Guard and Burial Detail.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, December 17 from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour.