- Welcome to Daley Life Celebration Studio, where we Celebrate the Color of Life.
Reford Haydon Abernathy
If it swam, he tried to catch it; Haydon lived to fish. He always kept a rod in his car just in case he happened to come across a pond. If he got lost on the water he didn’t mind. Just gave him more time to fish and explore. Haydon lived life being spontaneous; he had a soft spot for cats and dogs. When he didn’t have a pole in his hand Haydon was probably turning a wrench as a self employed plumber.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Evelyn “Bunnie” Pisel; his children: Dawn, Carolyn (Mathew Morrison) and Eugene “Rocky” (Robin Garrison) Abernathy; step children, Cherilyn (Shawn) McCollum and Robert Pisel; grandchildren, Nadine, Eric, Ryan, Chase, Conner and Derek; his siblings, Lillie (Bill) Trader and Earl (Cheryl) Abernathy; and several beloved nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Reford and Nancy Abernathy and brothers, Tommy, Oscar and Joe.
Come celebrate 60 fishing years, Friday 1-2 p.m. at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro where there will be a service at 2 p.m. followed by a life celebration at 156 N. Virginia Avenue, Carneys Point; family and friends are welcome. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Miracleformateo.org (282 Shell Rd, Carney’s Point, 08069) will be appreciated.
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I will treasure the years of going fishing with pop and Haydon every father’s day! Being very young at the time, I remember Haydon would tap on the end of my pole, to make me think that I had a big one on the line! Captain Joe, dad & Haydon would laugh historical!
Will remember all the great pool games we shared , you will be greatly missed , R.I.P. Hayden , will miss your jokes too.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING “GOD IS NEAR TO THOSE BROKEN AT HEART AND THOSE CRUSHED IN SPIRIT HE SAVES.” PSALM 34:18
Knowing Haydon isn’t suffering anymore gives me peace as I hope it does all of you. Also knowing he’s with Joe & Oscar, you know exactly what there doing in Heaven together. One endless fishing trip ! God will take care of all of them, and they all will always live in my heart forever, as will all of the living Abernathy family .
May you be at your very best in heaven…no more pain…only joy and peace.
My condolences to the family. Haydon was a nice guy and good neighbor who certainly loved his dog Max and his girlfriend Bunnie. RIP Haydon, hope you catch a big one on the other side!