Mr. Clarence Leonard Abee, 83 of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday February 29, 2024, at UNC Healthcare, Morganton after a period of declining health and a short illness.
Mr. Abee was born June 5, 1940, in Burke County, a son of the late Rev. John and Ada Brittain Abee. Leonard was a faithful member of Bible Gospel Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and a member of numerous committees within the church. He retired as an upholsterer from the furniture manufacturing industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Troy, LeRoy and Charles Howard Abee and a sister Vernie Abee Lowman.
Surviving are his wife Blaka Yoder Abee of the home, three sons, Stephen Edward Abee and wife Rita of Lenoir, Michael Adrian Abee of Hildebran and Darren Anthony Abee and significant other Lori Colbert of Connelly Springs, one brother, Robert Abee of Connelly Springs and two sisters, Norma Cline of Hildebran and Katie Earlene Newton of Connelly Springs. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 4:30 P.M. Sunday March 3, 2024 at Bible Gospel Baptist Church located at 8621 Hwy 18, Connelly Springs, NC.
Funeral Services for Leonard will be held immediately following at 4:30 P.M. Sunday, in the Bible Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Holman, Rev. Marty Bess, and Rev. Tim Dockery officiating. Interment will follow in the Bible Gospel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bible Gospel Baptist Church for the N.C. Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 219, Icard, NC 28666.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
My deepest sympathies.
Blaka, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Leonard were a blessing to be around. He was such a good sport when you would tell those ‘tales’. I loved hearing them. I know you will miss him, terribly. Just want you to know I understand what you are going through, and will be praying for peace and strength in the days ahead. With love and sympathy to You, and all the family,
Guinn Huffman (Walker’s Chapel)
Go rest beside Jesus Brother Leonard!
We’ll see you soon!
Blaka… You and Leonard have meant so much to us since we first met. We love you very much and pray for God’s comforting hand to be upon you as you navigate the days ahead.
Praying for all the family!
Blaka my heart aches for you and your family .i will miss leonard My prayers are with all of you hugs, love you Eddy And Brenda Huffman
Blaka and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and pour out his blessings on you at this time. I hope your precious memories will sustain you in the days ahead.
When I heard of my Uncle’s passing, I felt a deep sadness and immediately felt sorrow for his family; Leonard, Troy, Leroy, my father, Howard Abee, and there sister, Vernie Abee Lowman, are walking the streets of gold now, still catching up and swapping stories of days gone by, in Heaven now, and are reunited at last!!;; He will be missed- Dwayne Abee;;;