Graveside memorial services for Rubin Clyde Abbott, fondly known as "R. C.", will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Ringold Cemetery in Ringold, OK with Jim Collier officiating. 

R. C. passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2013, in Snowflake, Arizona, at the age of 82. R. C. was born June 1, 1930, in Ringold, OK, the son of Marion Alonzo and Viola (Dixon) Abbott. He resided most of his life in Bakersfield California, however his retirement goal was to move back to Ringold, Oklahoma where he was born. R. C. achieved his dream living in Ringold from 2008 until 2010 until health issues forced him to move closer to his daughter Karen in Arizona.

He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea, and a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. R. C. worked in construction work as a truck driver.

He was married over 50 years to his wife, Alma who preceded him in death in 2007. R. C.' s true passion in life was cat fishing and was well known for his fish fry's.

R. C. is survived by daughter, Karen Hicks of Taylor, Arizona.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences to the family at www.praterlampton.com