Chester Ray Abbott

Chester Ray Abbott, 79, of West Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Corbin, KY. He was born in Science Hill, Kentucky on October 31, 1929, son of the late William "Bill" and Delphia (Wilson) Abbott. He was preceded in death by his parents and thirteen siblings. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Marie (Dick) Abbott and one sister, Maxine Kemper of Florida. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Ray was wounded in Korea and carried shrapnel in his body for the rest of his life. For many years Ray enjoyed his mules and beagles. He and Marie spent many hours with their friends on mule trail rides. He also worked in the Pulaski County School System as bus driver, truck driver, maintenance and frozen foods and was a member of West Science Hill Baptist Church. Lately he liked to spend time with his many friends at Hardee's and drive his relatives around country roads in Casey County. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, August 20, 2009 at West Science Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Norman Harper and Bro. T.J. Godbey officiating. Burial will be in West Science Hill Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #38. Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.