William "Bill" Lee Abney

William “Bill” Lee Abney, 74, of Tifton passed on August 8, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with his brother-in-law, Mr. Guy Haynes officiating. Interment will follow at Enigma City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 at the funeral home before the service.

Tony Lindsey, Tyler Lindsey, Luis Eason, Ricky Roberson, Chad Haynes, Jimmy Register and Dusty Taylor will serve as pallbearers.

Born on November 8, 1949, in Eustis, Florida to the late Dewey H. Abney and Mildred Hutson Abney. Bill was a graduate of Berrien County High School and went on to become a dedicated and respected life insurance agent. He was known for his professionalism and commitment to helping others secure their futures.

Bill Abney will be remembered for his genuine and kind-hearted nature. His charming personality always kept those around him laughing. He was humorous, easy-going, and had a knack for picking at people in a way that brought joy and laughter to those in his presence. Bill found joy in the simple things in life, such as taking naps in his recliner and the companionship of his loyal dog, Sparky. An avid Georgia Football fan, he never missed a game and cheered on his favorite team with unwavering passion.

Bill's proudest accomplishments were undoubtedly his role as a great father to his sons and a devoted husband to his wife of fifty-three years, Jan Archer Abney. His family meant everything to him, and he cherished the time spent with his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Archer Abney; his two sons, Michael Abney of Athens, and Nicholas Abney of Tifton; his brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Jeanie Abney of Evans, Georgia; and his sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn NeSmith of Aiken, South Carolina, and Joyann and Ted Lindsey of Ray City, Georgia. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Abney, and his brother, James "Jim" Abney.

                                                                                                            Albritton Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.