Abernathie, Louis Cecil 1897-1993

Louie Cecil Abernathie
Feb. 22, 1897-Feb. 3, 1993

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, February 4, 1993, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Louie “Spike” Abernathie
1989-1993[sic]

Funeral arrangements for Louie “Spike” Abernathie, 94, Silverbrook Manor Nursing Home, are pending at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Abernathie died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Silverbrook Manor following a long illness.

Abernathie was born Feb. 22, 1898, in Illinois.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, February 5, 1993, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Louie C. “Spike” Abernathie
1898-1993
Railroad worker

Graveside funeral services for Louie c. “Spike' Abernathie, 94, of Silverbrook Manor Nursing Home, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery in the veterans' section.

Military rites will be conducted by the LaRue Messenger American Legion Post 26.

Abernathie died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday following a long illness.

Born Feb. 22, 1898, in Illinois, he lived in Niles for many years.

He worked on the railroad. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World war I,

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Note: Military and other records give dob as Feb. 22, 1897.