Marlow - Chris Alan Abney passed away Aug. 25, 2025, in Marlow, Oklahoma.
Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow with Lee Parish, Bill Lockwood and Ault Agnew officiating. Burial will follow after the service at the Marlow Cemetery. All arrangements have been entrusted to the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services. Viewing will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow.
Chris was born Dec. 24, 1953, in Marlow. Chris was a beloved member of the Marlow community, a loving husband, father, grandfather and faithful servant of the Lord. He was the son of Ralph Leo and Mary Charlene (McLearen) Abney. He was a proud graduate of Marlow High School. He married Kathy Abney in May of 1975 and they raised their family just outside of town. He farmed peanuts and worked his entire career for Stephens County District 1, retiring in 2020 after more than 43 years of service. He loved farming and ranching, riding horses with his granddaughters and watching football.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Lynda Sweat and Robbie Inda; and a baby brother, Ricky Abney.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Abney; son, Zachary Abney; daughter, Amanda Abney; two granddaughters, Ashlynn Abney and Jaymee Abney; his sister, Dianna Littrell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him dearly.

Chris will be remembered as a quiet, gentle man, who loved his family and served his church and community behind the scenes. He never wanted attention or recognition, just a lifetime of humble and heartfelt service to those he loved. 
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Memphis School of Preaching: 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN, 38125.