Forrest Kent Abbott

PELHAM, NC - Mr. Forrest Kent Abbott, age 70, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at his residence.

A viewing will begin on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 2 until 6 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 from the McLaurin-Harris Memorial Chapel, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. Reverend Dr. Tobias E. LaGrone will officiate and Reverend John B. Doe will serve as eulogist.

All other times, the family will receive friends at the home of Regina Broadnax - 1039 Wolf Island Road, Reidsville, NC.

Forest Kent Abbott was born on October 20, 1955 to the late Samuel and Opal Brown Abbott.

"Kent" as he was affectionately called was educated in the public schools and graduated from Bartlett Yancey Senior High School in Yanceyville, NC.

At an early age he joined the Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham, NC.

Kent previously worked at Dan River Mills and Jacobs Detailing until his health declined.

Kent was a caring person and would help anyone in the community. In his spare time he loved reading Hot Rod Magazines.

Survivors include children: Tiffany Abbott of Reidsville, NC and Darrian Abbott of Pelham, NC; 3 grandchildren: Jashon, Ayden and Malachi; uncle: George Abbott (Catherine); a host of relatives and friends.

Service by McLaurin-Harris