Howard S. Abbott, Jr.

Howard S. Abbott, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 5, 2022, surrounded by family. Howard was born January 20, 1932, graduated from Georgetown High School in 1949, attended Goldey-Beacom College, and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He spent most of his career working in Washington D.C. as a stockbroker. Howard was known for his quick-wit and great sense of humor, and he loved to entertain people, sometimes with his juggling. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Kathleen Amelia Morris Abbott; parents, Howard S. and Margaret (Jarvis) Abbott, Sr.; and brother, Andrew Abbott. Howard is survived by his daughter, Susan Abbott of Arlington, VA; son, Brett Abbott of Sp Spartanburg, SC; brothers, J. Timothy Abbott (Myrna) of Georgetown, DE, and J. Dean Abbott (Jeremi) of Milton, DE and Fort Lauderdale, FL; sister-in-law, Eleanor Jamison of Seaford, DE, sister-in-law, Candy Abbott of Georgetown, DE; nieces and nephews, Dana Painter (John), Troy Abbott, Lora Tittiger (Frank), Mark Abbott (Melissa), Kim Bullock (Wyatt); nephew-in-laws, Upshur Parks (Donna) and Jeff Parks (Betsy), both of Parksley, VA; and many grand nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Sandy Wilson and her staff for the excellent care provided during his illness, as well as the staff of Aveanna Hospice. . A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 12 noon in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947, where friends may call after10 a.m. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Howards’ memory can be made to: Macular Degeneration Association, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34232 or Susan G. Koman For the Cure of Breast Cancer, PO Box 96216, Washington, D.C. 20090-6216.