Allen Miles Abernathy

Allen Miles Abernathy, age 80 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021 following an extended illness.

Born in Cleveland, Georgia on July 02, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry Miles & Ethel York Abernathy. Allen was a 1961 graduate of White County High School. He worked in the weaving department with Clarkesville Mill and retired from Scovill Fasteners with 34 combined years of dedicated service. In his spare time, Allen enjoyed cattle farming and spending precious time with his family. He was ordained as a deacon at Union Baptist Church in 1957 at the age of 16. Allen was currently serving as chairman of the deacons with over 64 years of service.

Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Gertrude Pruitt Abernathy; daughters & sons-in-law, Angela & David W. Savage, all of Clarkesville, GA; Beth & Charles Giaquinta of Demorest, GA; grandchildren, Chris & Cari Savage, Tiffany & Rhett Phongsavanh all of Clarkesville, GA; great-grandchildren, Hattie Jo Savage, Margot Savage, Liam Phongsavanh, & Scarlett-Ann Phongsavanh all of Clarkesville, GA; brothers-in-law, L.C. Pruitt & Ricky Pruitt both of Cleveland, GA; sisters-in-law, Janie Pruitt, Dot Pierce, & Yvonne Westmoreland all of Gainesville, GA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 01, 2021 at Union Baptist Church in Sautee-Nacoochee with Rev. Danny O’Kelly & Rev. Alvin Burns officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

An online guest registry is available for the Abernathy family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made in memory of Allen M. Abernathy to Union Baptist Church, c/o Gertrude Abernathy, Church Clerk @ 1094 Bill Ramsey Road, Clarkesville, GA. 30523.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256