Asa G. Abiney
October 4th, 1935 - February 3rd, 2026
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Asa's Obituary
Asa Gay Abiney, 90, of Dowagiac, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.
Asa’s Memorial Service will take place on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., at Calvary Bible Church, Dowagiac, with Pastor Nate Wilder, officiating. A Celebration of Life Gathering will immediately follow at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Clark Chapel, Dowagiac. Donations in his name may be made to Calvary Bible Church. Those wishing to, can add to Asa’s Memory Book online at www.clarkch.com.
Asa was born October 4, 1935, in Dowagiac, to Hassin & Mary (Schoff) Abiney. After graduating from Cassopolis High School, Asa, enlisted in the United States Reserves. On May 26, 1962, he married the love of his life, Janet Smith, who he was head over heels for. Asa spent his career as a salesman. In his free time, Asa loved being with his wife, daughters and grandchildren. Asa and Janet loved traveling and camping with their dear friends. Asa was always the life of the party with his jokes and pranks. He enjoyed being outside on his farm, planting crops, flowers, and tending to his “boys” the geese. Asa kept himself busy always fixing things, tinkering, and building things, such as bird houses and wooden puzzles. Asa loved golf cart rides to the casino. He passed down his love of Lebanese food, especially grape leaves that are a family staple. Asa was musically inclined and played piano, guitar, banjo, and harmonica. He thought he sounded like Elvis, but Janet did not.
Asa is survived by his daughters – Dixie (Russell) Tefs, Teri Abiney, and Corrina (David) Ottinger; 6 grandchildren – Heather Swanson, Corey (Nikki) Ottinger, Jennifer (Norman) Hutchins, Stephanie Humphreys, Chad (Jessica) Ottinger, and Tiffany Ottinger; 12 great – grandchildren; brother – Pat (Doris) Abiney. Asa was preceded in death by his wife - Janet; parents; and siblings – Zeyneb “Ziney” Koster, Fareda Owen, James Abiney, Amos Freestone, Clinton “Duke” Abiney, Ahlie Abiney, Ernest Freestone Sr. and Blossom Cooper.
Asa’s Memorial Service will take place on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., at Calvary Bible Church, Dowagiac, with Pastor Nate Wilder, officiating. A Celebration of Life Gathering will immediately follow at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Clark Chapel, Dowagiac. Donations in his name may be made to Calvary Bible Church. Those wishing to, can add to Asa’s Memory Book online at www.clarkch.com.
Asa was born October 4, 1935, in Dowagiac, to Hassin & Mary (Schoff) Abiney. After graduating from Cassopolis High School, Asa, enlisted in the United States Reserves. On May 26, 1962, he married the love of his life, Janet Smith, who he was head over heels for. Asa spent his career as a salesman. In his free time, Asa loved being with his wife, daughters and grandchildren. Asa and Janet loved traveling and camping with their dear friends. Asa was always the life of the party with his jokes and pranks. He enjoyed being outside on his farm, planting crops, flowers, and tending to his “boys” the geese. Asa kept himself busy always fixing things, tinkering, and building things, such as bird houses and wooden puzzles. Asa loved golf cart rides to the casino. He passed down his love of Lebanese food, especially grape leaves that are a family staple. Asa was musically inclined and played piano, guitar, banjo, and harmonica. He thought he sounded like Elvis, but Janet did not.
Asa is survived by his daughters – Dixie (Russell) Tefs, Teri Abiney, and Corrina (David) Ottinger; 6 grandchildren – Heather Swanson, Corey (Nikki) Ottinger, Jennifer (Norman) Hutchins, Stephanie Humphreys, Chad (Jessica) Ottinger, and Tiffany Ottinger; 12 great – grandchildren; brother – Pat (Doris) Abiney. Asa was preceded in death by his wife - Janet; parents; and siblings – Zeyneb “Ziney” Koster, Fareda Owen, James Abiney, Amos Freestone, Clinton “Duke” Abiney, Ahlie Abiney, Ernest Freestone Sr. and Blossom Cooper.
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