Walter P. Abernathy

Walter P. “Wally” Abernathy, age 86, of Caseyville, IL, born on July 17, 1938, in East St. Louis, IL, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Wally was a United States Army Veteran, a 68-year active member of Laborers Local 100, former Vice President and Financial Secretary, Trustee for the City of Caseyville, Building Inspector for the City of Fairview Heights, Investigator for Dennis Shevlin Law Firm, St. Clair County Deputy Coroner, Trustee for Little Canteen Creek, and Precinct Committeeman for Caseyville.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Cody Abernathy; his parents, James and Elisabeth nee Macovey Edward; and his siblings, Ronald Abernathy, Sr., Robert Abernathy, James Abernathy, Jr., Mary Ann Reavy, and Joan Shannon.

Wally is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jerry Ann, nee Murray Abernathy; his children, James (Marianne) Abernathy of Caseyville, IL, Terry (Les) Abernathy Green of Caseyville, IL, Tim (Tony) Abernathy of Edwardsville, IL, and Thomas (Rhonda) Abernathy of Fairview Heights, IL; his grandchildren, Christopher Abernathy, Patrick Green, Maddie Abernathy, Hunter Abernathy, Tyler Abernathy, and Spencer Abernathy; his great-grandchildren, Serenity, Noah, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Hayden, Patrick, Wrenley, Kyle, Logan, Hunter Jr, and Clara; and his sisters, Patricia Smith and Rita Poser.

Memorials may be made to Jerry Abernathy.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL.

Funeral service will be on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL, with Pastor Ben Godard officiating. Cremation will follow services.

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