Jimmy Edd Abernathy was the son of James Floyd and Annie M. Cornelius Abernathy.

On 2 February 1969, U.S. Army Specialist Five Jimmy Edd Abernathy was serving as a Chaplain's Assistant with Headquarters & Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary, in Bin Duong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC5 Abernathy was killed in action when he sustained wounds from Friendly Fire. His body was recovered.

Medals & Awards

Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Purple Heart
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Jimmy E Abernathy is located on Panel W33 Line 35 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Specialist Five Jimmy Edd Abernathy is buried at the Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery in Terrell, Catawba County, NC.