Aaron Lee Abbott, 64, passed away at his Washington residence during the afternoon of September 13, 2025. He was born in Jasper on January 7, 1961, the son of Lyndon Ray and Billy Jean (Buchta) Abbott.

After high school, Aaron served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a 1984 Ivy Tech graduate earning a degree in diesel mechanics. He was employed by Davis Trucking as a truck driver.

Aaron was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about anything with a motor - Jeeps, motorcycles, cars, and trucks. He was also a devoted family man whether they were blood relation, or of the heart - he counted friends as family.

Those left to cherish Aaron's memory include his wife, Debbie Crays of Jasper; his sister, Kyra Lynn Rose of Savannah, Tennessee; his niece, Billy Jean Rose and her husband, Paul Stark of Decker, Indiana; grandnephew, Lane Doades; grandnieces, Natalie Rose and Mackenzie Jacob.

During his lifetime, Aaron mourned the loss of his parents, Lyndon Ray and Billy Jean Abbott; and his sister, Stephanie Faith Abbott.

A graveside service for Aaron Lee Abbott will be held at 2:00 pm EST, Friday, September 19, 2025, at the IOOF Cemetery, 10397 East Jefferson Street, Otwell, Indiana.

Shortly after the graveside service on Friday, September 19, 2025, the family will host a Celebration of Life. It will be held at the Old Texaco Station at the Stoplight in Ireland, 4988 Indiana Highway 56, Jasper, Indiana 47546.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.

The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements for Aaron Abbott.