Witt E. Abbott

Witt E. Abbott “Eddie”, age 83 of Townsend, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home. Eddie was a life-time member of Bethel Baptist church. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 33 years. Eddie was also a 60-year member of the New Providence Lodge No. 128 F&AM. He loved the mountains, fishing, hunting and hiking. Preceded in death by his parents, Ed W. Abbott, Bessie Brackin Abbott; sister, Gail Abbott Burnett. Survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Ola Clabough Abbott; daughters, Jan Carter (Larry), Melissa Abbott, Melanie LaFollette (Joe); grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Carter Rose (John), Andrew Witt Carter, Blake Edward Shepard, Anna Grace LaFollette; great-grandchildren, Carter Levi Rose. Siblings, Kathy Napier (Tim), Tony Abbott (Lisa). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 132 Bethel Church Road, Townsend, TN 37882. Friends may call at their convenience from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Tuesday, June 30 and 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM for Graveside Service and Interment Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Witt E. Abbott please visit our Sympathy Store.