Ray Abernathy, age 71 of Cedar Hill, Tennessee passed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Abernathy was born in Nashville on August 6, 1951.
He was a member of Broadmoore Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Marines where he was a military policeman. After his time in the military, he was a law enforcement officer with the Franklin County Police Department where he was a detective and was a private investigator.
Ray owned Abernathy Surveillance Equipment for over 45 years, specializing in security and as a private investigator. He was also an expert witness having testified in many cases. According to his family he was an excellent father who also loved to go fishing and was a pilot.
Mr. Ray was preceded in death by a son, Charles Abernathy.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Donita “Woman” Abernathy of Cedar Hill; daughters, Kathy Jerrell and fiancé’ Charles of Westmoreland and Christina Altice and husband Phillip of Springfield; brother, Wayne Abernathy and wife Sherry of Franklin, KY; grandsons, Phillip Altice, Christian Altice, and Hunter Jerrell; great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Willow Altice; his pet dog, Bear and countless friends and business associates.
There will be a time of visitation and viewing with the family on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Robertson County Funeral Home from 11 AM until 5 PM. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to Brooke for her care and support while Ray was in hospice care.
The family request, if so desired for memorial contributions be made to a local veteran’s association of your choice.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. https://www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com
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