Dr. John C Abbott III, 74, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022.

He was born in Kinston, NC on March 5, 1948 to the late John C Abbott Jr and Nelle S Abbott. He served as an E6 in the US Army in the Special Forces during the Vietnam War for two tours. He attended and graduated from Arizona State University and St. Leo University where he earned both his Doctorate in Psychology and his Bachelors in Political Sciences. He married Susan W Abbott on December 21, 1996.

John was a psychologist when he retired, but also served in City Municipal Government Management. It was during that part of his career that he was listed in "Who's Who of Professionals" 1995. He believed in community service and during his lifetime served as the Executive Director of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Center, a board member with the Big Brother and Big Sister program, the Director of the International Lion's Club, an Alderman, a mayor, and a Jaycee.

He is survived by a daughter, Carrie Abbott. Further, he is survived by two stepdaughters, Caroline (Brian) Neider of Vero Beach, FL and Marianna Hughes (Tammy Hill) of Winter Haven, FL. Additionally he is survived by three grandchildren, Stephanie Jones, Steven (Lauren) Jones, and Allison Hill.

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM with the funeral service to begin immediately after at Vero Christian Church in Vero Beach, FL on June 6, 2022.

Burial will be at 2:00 PM at the National Cemetery in Cape Canaveral located in Mims, FL on June 7, 2022.