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Melvin Abbott Obituary

Abbott, Melvin Age 80, Lifelong resident of Harvey, Illinois, passed away May 12, 2016. Beloved husband of 60 years to Earlie Mae Millender Abbott; loving father of two children, Mavis Abbott and Deidre (Ronnie) Lee. He also leaves to cherish his memory two granddaughters, Nikeela Oliver and Shekinah Lee, along with 1 sister, Evelyn Jordan. Melvin worked for 13 years at Maremont Muffler before joining the Harvey Police Department where he worked as a Juvenile Officer and Detective Supervisor before being appointed to Chief of Police. He retired in 1989 after 20 years of service. Visitation Friday, May 20, 2016 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at W.W.Holt Funeral Home, 175 W. 159th Street, Harvey, Illinois 60426. Funeral Service Wake: 10:00 a.m., Funeral: 11:00 a.m. at Nehemiah Christ Center, 15215 Center St., Harvey, Illinois 60426. Interment will be immediately following at Mt. Glenwood Cemetery in Glenwood, Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 19, 2016.

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Shekinah L

November 25, 2025

The most courageous there was. Missing you grandad!

March 2, 2017

What an outstanding example of commitment and love. May the God of Comfort be with your family.
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L J

June 3, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. John 14:1 our Heavenly Father cares for us.

May 26, 2016

So sorry to hear of loss. During this time there will be tears, but please keep in mind that even Jesus gave way to tears when someone he loved died. this occasion was recorded in the Bible at John 11:35.

From one who has experienced such grief, I offer my sympathy.

May 23, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

C F

May 21, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort help to ease your pain during this difficult time because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7

May 19, 2016

Sorry for your loss, please rely on God for comfort and support. 2Corinthias 1:3

The White Family

May 19, 2016

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Abbott family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time

May 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the words at Psalms 145:18,19 bring some comfort

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