H Mitchell Abernethy

H. Mitchell Abernethy of Seneca, SC passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. Mitch was born on October 24, 1922 in Lombard, Illinois to Harry and Florence Abernethy.  He attended the Citadel in Charleston, SC.  Mitch served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He married Barbara Jane Phillips of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.  Mitch's 30 year international career with Union Carbide took him and his afmily to South East Asia, East Africa, and Europe.

Mitch's passions were physical fitness, sports, adventure and the love of the outdoors.  Sailing with his family and the love of the ocean was a constant for most of his life.  Fly fishing became his particular passion in his later years.

Mitch is survived by his wife Barbara, his three daughters, Sharon Scott (Graham), Catherine Wisner (Jim), and Alexandra Heijkoop (Aart), and his grandchildren, Siobhan Kitchen, Meagan Scott, Stephanie Wisner, Douglas Scott, Roxanne Wisner, Natalie Heijkoop and Mitch Heijkoop.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to:

Trout Unlimited

Chattooga River Chapter

c/o Tom McInnis

206 Wescott Drive

Clemson, SC 29631

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