Funeral services for Ross Sterling Abbey Jr., 61, of Livingston, Texas were held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Indian Village Assembly of God Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Keith Tucker officiating. Interment followed at the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation was held Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the church.
Ross was born February 4, 1963, in Houston, Texas and passed away December 5, 2024, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross Sterling Abbey Sr. and Ettie Mae Thompson; sisters, Kathy Butler and Patsy Flores; brothers, Larry Abbey and Stewart Abbey; and nephews, Dewayne Abbey and Augie Beene.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Abbey; daughter, Cordie Williams and husband Anthoni; sons, Ross Abbey III and Ivan Abbey; daughter, Ariel Battise; son, Jalen Abbey; grandchildren, Kaiyah Abbey, Makenna Williams, Kiyaant Williams, Andrew Williams, and Bryden Torres; special granddaughter, Shanaya Poncho; sisters, Violene Beene and husband Billy and Susan Easley and husband Quana; brothers-in-law, John Butler and Edmund Flores; aunt/mother, Christine Poncho; and aunt, Diana Thompson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Pallbearers: Duane Alec, Dustin Battise, Richard Thompson, Roddy Battise, Rob McCormick, Aleia Williams, Justin Poncho, and Colson Alec. Honorary Pallbearers: Eldon Poncho, John Alexander, Anthony Battise, Steven Renfro, Laine Langley, Noah Wilkerson, and Marlin Joel Williams.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com. 241
