Clarence Ray (Skip) Abbott

Clarence Ray (Skip) Abbott, age 70, of Knoxville, died Thursday, February 6, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Kidd Abbott and James Elmer Abbott. Survivors: Daughters and son-in-law: Cherie and Rex Pitner of Seymour; Haifa Abbott of Knoxville Son: Olinga Abbott of Johnson City; Sisters and brothers: Catherine (Toby) McCulley, Bates, Frank, Allen and Ernest Abbott Funeral service 10 AM Saturday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Abbott, Jr., Buick Oskui and Nerci Maboudi officiating. Interment will follow in Abbott Cemetery in Wears Valley. Atchley Funeral Home in charge. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)