Fred Coleman Abernethy, 86, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at his home.
He was born on March 4, 1934, in Catawba County, North Carolina, a son of the late Fred Coleman Abernethy, Sr. and the late Alta Rix Setzer Abernethy.
Fred was a NC State University graduate and began his career as an Registered Architect in 1965.
He belonged to and was active in many organizations; Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout and assistant Scout Master, American Institute of Architects, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce as Past President, Cooperative Christian Ministry â 1st President, Corinth United Church of Christ â Past President of Consistory, First Savings and Loan Bank â Director; Southern National Bank â Director; BB&T â Director; North Carolina Historic Preservation Society; Rotary Club of Lake Hickory â Charter Member and Past President Paul Harris Award; Hospice of Catawba County â Board of Directors; Habitat for Humanity- B