Rusty McAbee, age 40, resident of Kings Mountain, after 24 months of battling pancreatic cancer went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2013 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC.  He was born in Cleveland Co. NC.  He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Russell and Josephine McAbee; Maternal Grandmother, Ann Childers; nieces, Mia Ann Simon and Lydia Grace Simon.   He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC.  Rusty was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School.  He completed his under graduate studies at University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Psychology, he then went on to University of North Carolina at Charlotte to complete his graduate studies in Counseling and School Administration.  Rusty was an Assistant Principal for East Gaston High School.  Many say that Rusty was the life blood for the Facility and Staff at East Gaston.  Often times, taking care of everything from coordinating the social committee for new facility to cutting the grass.  There was nothing that he would not do for his beloved Warriors.  As a guidance counselor and Assistant Principal, Rusty touched the lives of many students and their families.  His passion and deduction to his career influenced everyone he came in contact with.    

SURVIVORS: Mother: Terry C. Broome and husband Harley, Kings Mtn. NC

Father: Kenny McAbee, Kings Mtn. NC

Sister: Melissa Simon and husband David, Kings Mountain, NC

Maternal Grandparents: Jim Childers and wife Pat, Kings Mtn. NC

Brothers: Max Broome, Denver, NC and Fred Broome and wife Lindsey,    MO

Niece: Seanna Simon 

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Sunday, November 17, 2013  3:00 P.M.

East Gaston High School Gymnasium,  1744 Lane Road, Mt. Holly, NC

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150 or East Gaston High School Care Fund, 1744 Lane Road, Mt. Holly, NC 28120

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC