Kenneth Phillips Abbott

ABBOTT Kenneth Phillips Kenneth Phillips Abbott, 78 of Salem, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Mr. Abbott was born on March 27, 1933 to the late Rufus Earl, and Evelyn Lucille Abbott. He was a retired employee of The Home Shopping Network located in Salem after 30 plus years of service. In addition to his parents Mr. Abbott was preceded in death by a brother, Roderick E. Abbott. He is survived by two sisters, Virginia A. Brickey and Janice A. Allen; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 11 A.M. at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem with Verlin Wygal officiating. Friends and family wishing to offer their condolences may do so by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Abbott family, (540) 389-5441.