David L Abercrombie

Funeral service for David L. Abercrombie Sr., 89, of Mentor, will be 10 AM Friday, January 11, 2019 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the funeral home.

David passed away January 7, 2019. He was born May 10, 1929 in Morganton, Georgia.

David retired from Reighart Steel in Willoughby in 1994 as a foreman fitter-welder.

A proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Third Infantry, David served in the Korean War during 1951-1952. He received a Bronze Star and the Korean Service Medal.

He was an avid gardener and bee keeper. He also enjoyed spending time with family.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Laurie for all her help and support.

Survivors include his children, Phyllis (Gery) Safranek and Clark (Karen) Abercrombie; step-daughters, Linda Abercrombie and Charlotte (Chris) Dingley; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; siblings, Kathleen, Virginia, Margie, and Harold.

He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Katie Abercrombie and 2nd wife, Mildred Abercrombie; sons, David L. Abercrombie Jr. and Michael Abercrombie; siblings, Ernest, Parker, Bobby, Della, Bill, and Sarah. His parents, Ivan and Juanita (Parker) Abercrombie and his step-mother, Connie Abercrombie are also deceased.

Final resting place will be in Perry Twp. Cemetery.

Family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland OH 44110.