Phillip Wayne "Butch" Abernathy Jr

November 30, 1963 - March 4, 2021

Phillip Wayne “Butch” Abernathy, Jr, 57, of Monroe, died March 4, 2021, at the Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. Butch was born in Charlotte, NC, on November 30, 1963, the son of Phillip Wayne and Sarah Louise McCarter Abernathy. Butch grew up in Charlotte and blessed with a talent to use his hands, learned the carpentry trade from his father. He could do most any carpentry work but excelled at finish carpentry. The years of labor took a toll on his body and due to physical limitations, he had to retire from the passion he loved. When not working, he loved hot rods. Whether reading hot rod magazines, tinkering around on one himself or just telling you how to fix it yourself, he enjoyed that past time. Most of all, Butch loved the time spent with family and friends. Butch is survived by a sister, Tamela (husband Benny) Parker of Monroe, NC; a sister, Kim Elliott (husband Andy); and his beloved aunt, JoAnne (Lupe) Fernandez of Charlotte. Butch is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Due to current social distancing and pandemic rules, a memorial service in Butch’s name will be held at a later date that is yet to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in Butch’s name to his family would be appreciated for caring for expenses during this time. Butch’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them.