Ronald Lee Abernathy

December 30, 1947 - October 23, 2019

Conway… Ronald Abernathy, age 71, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at MUSC surrounded by his loving family. Born December 30, 1947 in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of the late Rev. James Lee and Bertie Lee Poarch Abernathy. Mr. Abernathy was the best and most devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was very genuine, honest, loving, and caring person. He was a great musician and would always put others before himself. Mr. Abernathy loved his and Margie's family dearly. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Jerry Abernathy (Wanda) and Jim Abernathy. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Margie Abernathy; two sons, Eric Abernathy (Laura) and Rich Kreischer; two daughters, Angie Abernathy Collins (Shane) and Valentene Kreischer-Dean (Larry); grandchildren, Morgan Abernathy Harmer (Jeff), Madison Abernathy Small (Jeremy), Leonard Collins (Madeline); Richard Kreischer, Reec Kreischer, Kaedyn Boesch; and Raeleigh Boesch; great-grandchildren, John Colton Woolard and Everly Anne Harmer; a brother, Alan "Boo" Abernathy (Larri Ann) and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Jeff Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave N Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Please sign the online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.