TITLE: In memory of David Abbott of Idalou.

SUMMARY: In memory of David Abbott of Idalou.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Charles David Abbott of Idalou, who passed away on March 2, 2017; and WHEREAS, The son of Charles Abbott and Marjene Phelps, David Abbott was born in Plainview in 1954, and he grew up alongside his sister, Kathy, brother, Jimmy, and stepbrothers, Greg and J. R.; he graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1972 and went on to earn a degree in Christian ministry at Southwestern Assemblies of God University before following his call to pastoral service; and WHEREAS, While working at a church in Lubbock, Mr. Abbott met the love of his life, the former Lynnette Marshall, and the couple married in 1978; he became the father of three treasured sons, Joshua, Chance, and the late Matthew Abbott, as well as a grandfather to a cherished granddaughter, Eisley Dawn; and WHEREAS, Over the years, various ministry positions led Mr. Abbott and his family to live in cities across Texas and in Colorado until 1993, when they decided to put down roots in Idalou; there, Mr. Abbott embarked on a new career as a carpenter and established a reputation for skilled craftsmanship in custom cabinetry; in his spare time, he volunteered at the Lubbock Lions Club and enjoyed every available opportunity to hunt and fish; and WHEREAS, David Abbott was a devoted husband, a committed father, and a friend to everyone he met, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to all those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Abbott and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his loss; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David Abbott. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1070 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House