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Keith Abernathy
KEITH D. ABERNATHY
Vinton
Keith D. Abernathy, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton following a sudden illness. Per Keith's wishes, his body will be cremated and no formal services will be held.
Keith is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan Abernathy of Vinton; one son, Larry (Ann) Abernathy of Vinton; one daughter, Terrie (Dale) Snapp of Vinton; one brother, Don Abernathy of Victor; two sisters, Carol Hackney of Gifford and Lorraine (Lyle, Jr.) Marter of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Michael (fiancee Kara Penning) Snapp of Cedar Rapids, Jason (Jenny) Abernathy of Cedar Rapids, Melissa (Joe) Adams of Marion and Jaime Abernathy of Cedar Rapids; three great-grandchildren, Lily and Emma Abernathy and Hadley Adams; and his dog, Brutus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger Abernathy; and sister, Marilyn Takes.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Keith and his family. Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.
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