Edward Carlton Abbott

October 20, 2014

Edward Carlton Abbott, 86 of Molino, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. Mr. Abbott was born on August 17, 1928 in Quintette, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Nicholson Abbott; his daughter, Faye Diane Abbott; and his step-father, Levi Schneider.

Carlton started a business career early in life by delivering newspapers as a young boy. After that, he briefly worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station until fulfilling his dream of owning a grocery store. His grocery store business was a blessing to everyone in the Molino community and lasted for approximately 25 years.

Another dream of Carlton’s was to own a farm. This dream was also fulfilled and he farmed for many years. He worked hard and was a very successful and highly recognized farmer. Carlton was a member of the Masons for 50 years and many people called him the “Mayor of Molino”. His hobbies included camping and fishing. He was a champion at catching crappie fish.

Carlton is survived by his mother, Hattie Schneider; son, Bennett (Vivian) Abbott; daughter, Sandra (Larry) Enfinger; grandchildren, Shannon James, Mindy Smallwood, Courtney Abbott, Ryan (Alex) Abbott, and Kevin Enfinger; great-grandchildren, CJ Brackins, Morgan Brackins, Jonas James, Lilly Smallwood, Lexi Smallwood, and Caleb Abbott; step grandchildren, Sonja (Bryan) Johnson, Greg (Jennifer) Mosley, Christopher Mosley, and Michael Perry; 13 step great-grandchildren; and one step great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jimmy Cook, officiating.

Interment will follow at Aldersgate United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Abbott, Donnie Nicholson, Doug Pippins, Steve Nicholson, Jayson Ging, and Louis Tharp.

Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Sutton, Larry Meacham, Ed Nowlin, Bob Miller, Charles Barton, Harold Holder, and Marshall Fant.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Edward Carlton Abbott”

  1. Sheila Carnley on October 27th, 2014 9:27 pm

    I am just hearing about your loss and the loss to our community. My prayers are with this family.

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