Kenneth Isreal Abernathy, age 44, of Ranger, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Isreal was born in Cartersville, Georgia, March 2, 1979, son of Kenneth Darrell Abernathy and the late Norma Jean Harp Summey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Shawn Dutto; grandparents, Elihue R. Abernathy and Zonnia Parris Abernathy and Waller "Curly" Harp and Melba Brown Harp; and stepmother, Mary Lynn West.

He is survived by his beloved children, Eric Abernathy and Kaitlyn Abernathy; grandson, Wyatt Abernathy; father, Kenneth Abernathy and wife, Anna; brothers, Isaiah Abernathy, Isaac Colman Abernathy and wife Tammy, and Blake Dutto; his loving dog and best friend, Gypsy; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Isreal was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in White and employed with Wright Brothers Construction. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Anyone who knew Isreal knew he was a man of his word, had the biggest heart, and would give you the shirt off his back. He loved hotrods, the louder and faster the better, being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Isreal will live on in the hearts of the ones who loved him forever.

A Celebration of Isreal's Life will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 3:00PM from Fellowship Baptist Church, White with Rev. Lamar Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at the church.

Fellowship Baptist Church, 79 East Rocky Street, White, Georgia, 30184.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Inc., Adairsville is in charge of arrangements for Kenneth Isreal Abernathy.