Lewis Edmund "Lou" Abbott

Lewis Abbott, “Lou”, 76, of California, MD, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on October 11, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Born on May 18, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Maxine Abbott and the late Ralph Abbott. Lewis was the loving husband of Patricia Abbott, whom he married in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD on December 4, 1971. He is survived by his children Kenny (Becky) of California, MD and Jenny of California, MD, his sister Linda of Auburn, IN, and two grandchildren Laura (Kyle) of California, MD and Doug of California, MD. Lewis attended Naval Post Graduate School and was a Logistician for the Federal Government, retiring in 2002. He served in the United States Navy for 30 years, until 1998, and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Lewis enjoyed competitive shooting, darts, and car shows. He was a life member with Sanner’s Lake Sportsmen Club and the VFW. Above all, Lewis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.