RJ Abernathy, III
1996-2017
Bessemer City – Richard Nathanial "R.J." Abernathy, III – 20, passed away on July 17, 2017.
He was born on October 14, 1996 in Lincoln County. RJ graduated from Cherryville High School in 2014 where he excelled as a member of the High School Football Team.
Left to cherish his memories includes his father Richard Abernathy, II and his mother Robin Harris; his son, Benjamin Cole Delio of Louisiana; 3 brothers, Christopher Tinsley of Mt. Holly; Darius Harris of Bessemer City and Armhad Allen of Mt. Holly; maternal grandparents, Renee Brooks (Gary) of Cherryville
The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 23rd at Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, North Carolina with the Funeral at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Gregory Floyd officiating.
Interment will follow at Moore's Chapel AME Zion Cemetery, Lincolnton, NC
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.