John "Big John" Winford Abernathy, 76, died at his home in Oakland, MS on October 20, 2022. Mr. Abernathy was born in Memphis, TN on September 17, 1946. He grew up in Millington, TN and was a graduate of Millington Central High School. He played football during that time and went on to play touch football at the Memphis Park Commission "A" league for several years. He also attended the University of Tennessee. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Tennessee Volunteer fan.  John enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. In addition, he loved spending time with family, cooking out and reading. During his working career, he worked at the Navy Exchange food service and a family-owned Meat Market. He was the owner of a restaurant and was an Industrial Supply salesman for Pigeon Thomas Iron Company along with the Reichman Crosby Hays Company. His last employment was with TG Baker Trucking Inc.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Winford Abernathy and Margaret Tanner Abernathy Ingram. He is survived by three brothers Mark, George and Danny. Daughter Jill and son Jeff; four granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
John was dearly loved and will be truly missed by family members and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow immediately following funeral service.