Joseph Alan Abbott

Joseph Alan Abbott, 72, died November 22, 2022 at his home in Conyers. Alan was the first born son to Joseph Arthur Abbott and Ollie Jean Hamby Abbott. He was a 1968 Rockdale County High School Graduate. He began working for Kiser Upholstery and eventually started his own successful upholstery business. During this time, he also joined the Conyers Fire Department which eventually was merged into Rockdale County Fire Department. He served as a Lieutenant, paramedic and was a Georgia Smoke Diver. While working as a firefighter, he started Abbott's Construction Company and continued as a general contractor until his death. He retired from the fire department after 33 years. Throughout his life, Alan was a hardworking man that stayed busy with many projects and he was always looking to develop a better way to build or create something. He was dedicated to his work but also dedicated to his family and friends and put equal effort in enjoying life and helping others achieve their goals. He had a big personality and loved to talk and joke with others. He enjoyed hosting many Christmas and New Year's parties which were enjoyed by so many people. He also loved life on the lake at Lake Oconee for many years. He had a big, caring heart and went above and beyond to help those around him. He was tough and resilient throughout his life and survived many close calls, he fought a long fight with lung cancer initially diagnosed in 2011. Alan was preceded in death by his mother, son, Brian Bement and brother, Joey Abbott. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sharon Abbott; father, Joseph Arthur Abbott; daughter, DeDe Abbott Kirkwood and her husband Richard of Conyers; son, Matthew Abbott of Conyers; daughter, Shannon Bement Majsztrik and husband John of Anderson, South Carolina; brother Michael Abbott and his wife, Linda; Sister, Vicky Abbott Crowe and her husband Mike all of Conyers; grandchildren, Vince and Justin Kirkwood of Conyers; Samuel, Grissom and Elaina Majsztrik of Anderson, South Carolina and great granddaughter, Tiffany Lustenberger. Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jim Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in the honor of J. Alan Abbott to the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Office of Gift Records, Emory University, 1762 Clifton Rd, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322.Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.

Joseph Alan Abbott

October 29, 1950 - November 22, 2022