Phillip Thomas Abernathy

Mr. Phillip Thomas (Better known as Tommy) Abernathy, 22, of Carney Lane, Blairsville, Ga., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 in Lumpkin County from injuries received from an automobile accident.

Tommy was born July 29, 1985 in Fannin County, Ga., the son of Phillip Robert Abernathy and Kathy Denise Atkins Abernathy. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County and graduated Union County High School Class of 2004. He was currently attending Gainesville State College. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carolyn Atkins in 1993. Tommy was a member of New Union Baptist Church and was attending Lebanon Baptist Church in Epworth, Ga.

Surviving Tommy are his parents, Phillip and Kathy Abernathy of Blairsville; his fiance, Miranda Rymer of Blue Ridge; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Trenniss Elliott of Blairsville, Laura and David Pirkle of Blairsville; grandparents, Bill and Pat Abernathy and Ralph Atkins; nephews, Colby and Cameron Elliott, Aden Pirkle; many other

relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday,

Feb. 13, 2008 at 2 p.m.

from the funeral home chapel with the Rev.

Harrison Bradley and

Rev. David McLendon

officiating. Special

music was presented by Jeanette Garrett and members from New Union

Baptist Church and Lebanon Baptist Church Choirs. Pallbearers were Anthony Rymer, Caleb Marchent, Cody Carroll, Jeff Duke, Brent and Evan Abernathy, Brandon Brown and Tommy Shook. Flowers are accepted or in lieu of flowers if you wish, donations may be made to Building Christian Ministries in Brazil.po box 956 Blairsville, GA 30514 in Tommy's memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.