William Wood Abbott, III

Mr. William Wood Abbott, III, 21, of Gulfport, MS, died March 20, 2007, in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Abbott was a native of Flowood, MS and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a Catholic and attended St. Stanislus Academy. He enjoyed helping his father rebuild his home and the outdoors, especially fishing, and working on his car. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Mr. Abbott is survived by his parents, William Wood Abbott, Jr. and Risa S. Abbott; grandmother, Helen Abbott of Little Rock Arkansas; two sisters, Dawn Abbott and Katie Abbott; one nephew Jacob; two nieces, Talie and Olivia; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, especially Jeremy Ladner. He will always be greatly loved and deeply missed. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 25, 2007, at 4 p.m. at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi where friends may visit one hour before service time. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Coastal Conservation Association of Mississippi, 109 South 27th Ave., Suite 219, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.