George Abner

December 1, 1935 - May 5, 2020

George Abner, age 84, of Schererville, Indiana went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 after an extended illness. After high school, George joined the Army and served our country for almost 2 years. He and his wife, Marge, then returned to the Calumet Region and George began working for Youngstown Steel (LTV Steel) and retired from there as a millwright. He was an avid fisherman and hunter as he loved the outdoors, and always had a bird dog with him. George was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana and held the office of Deacon for many years. He truly loved his pastor at that time, Dr. Jack Hyles. If you asked George what his favorite foods and/or restaurants were, he would say: Munster Donuts, Dunkin' Donuts Coffee, Almira's Cake, and Cherry Pie! George was the King of one-liners, and had the patience of a saint. He was loved by so many and he will definitely be missed. George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margie E. Abner; his son, Timothy B. Abner, Sr. of Schererville, Indiana; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Roy (Brooke) Abner of Clarksville, Tennessee; and many other relatives and dear friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W. Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, Indiana. The funeral will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roy Moffitt officiating. Burial will be at Memory Lane Memorial Park Cemetery in Pastoral Gardens.