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Obituary
Nazim M. Abbess, 95, of
Huntington, passed away February 11, 2017, at his residence, under the care
of Hospice of Huntington. He was born August 9, 1921, in Logan, WV, to the
late Mike Abbess and Della Hannoon Abbess. He was a graduate of Marshall
(College) University. Nazim proudly served his country in the Army in World
War II in the Medical Corp, 10th Station Hospital and 45th Evacuation
Hospital. He also served in the Korean War and was stationed in South
Charleston, WV. Nazim served as a Justice of the Peace and Cabell County
Magistrate in the late 1960's and early 1970's. He was retired from Turnpike
Ford of Huntington. In addition to his parents, Nazim was also preceded in
death by a brother, Joe Abbess. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy
Johnson Abbess, 2 son's, Richard (Angie) Abbess and Nazim (Karen) Abbess,
II. 5 grandchildren, Rik (Heather) Abbess, Joseph Abbess, and Kinsley
Abbess, children of Richard and Stephanie Abbess and Matthew Abbess,
children of Nazim, II., step grandson, Hunter Payton, 3 great grandchildren,
Nathan, Logan and Dayna, children of Rik and Heather. Nazim was known to his
grandchildren, whom he dearly loved and adored, as Geddy. Also surviving are
his sister, Sophia, and his brother, James, both of South Carolina. We would
like to thank Nazim's friend, Paul Price, for the kindness he has
consistently showed Nazim. Nazim was a life member of the VFW Post 1064, the
American Legion, Elks Lodge 313, and The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge
65. Praise the Lord, Nazim asked Jesus into his heart on November 2, 2015,
and we have the assurance from our Lord of seeing Nazim again. Our family
wishes to thank Hospice of Huntington for the excellent care they provided
to our dear loved one. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary with Rev. B. Clee
Egnar officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington,
W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM on Tuesday, February 14,
2017 at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary.
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