Rev. James Lawson Abercrombie

Rev. James Lawson Abercrombie, age 76, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Rev. Abercrombie was born in Ellijay, Georgia, on September 28th, 1948, to the late Richard Martin Abercrombie and the late Lorena May Smith Abercrombie. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by six brothers, Clyde Abercrombie, Roy Abercrombie, Otis Abercrombie, Herman Abercrombie, Leonard Abercrombie, Hoyt Abercrombie; one sister, Rosalee Abercrombie Burgess.

Reverend Abercrombie was a true man of God, whose ministry of the Gospel spanned for 27 years. He shared joyfully in the moments of others thru weddings, baptisms, dedications, and most of all- bringing people to know the Lord. Sharing his walk of faith was what he felt led to do and he did it well. He was known to like things to be done "his way and orderly", because he was very meticulous and made sure everything was "done just right". This was evident in his appearance, his stance, his character, and even his hobbies. His hobbies included gardening and woodworking - he was a skilled carpenter. If he could choose a favorite place it would be outside taking care of his garden and yard just as thoughtfully as he did his people. HIs yard was always pristine, his garden abundant, his fruit trees flourishing and his flowers blooming. He was truly a man of many talents, he taught himself to play the guitar at the age of 12, and went on to use that and his voice to sing and minister to many throughout his lifetime. He was steadfast in his faith and a devoted servant. He was a proud servant and member of the Church of Living God in Rome, Georgia. Reverend Abercrombie was married to his beautiful wife for 31 years, who also joined him in his love of singing. It is well known the love he had for his family and the times they shared together making memories were moments he cherished. He will be sadly missed every day, but those who knew and loved him are rejoicing for him now.

Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia "Teresa" Ann Abercrombie; three sons, Shane Abercrombie, Dennis (Sharon) Abercrombie, Jason (Durinda) Abercrombie; three daughters, Genitha Johnson, Brandy (Travis) Patterson, Jenna (Patrick) Patterson; fourteen grandchildren, Chris (Taylor), Lexie, Jacob, Karigan (Echo), Audie, Derrick(Katrina), Nicholas, Joshua (Mervyn), Joseph(Maria), Sarah (Bailey), Parker, Bayley, Kinley, Ansley; five great grandchildren, Anslie, Emma Jo, Renley, Kaylee, Oakley; two sisters, Elsie Kowitz and Mattilene Hood; along with nieces and nephews and extended family. 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 1PM from the Chapel of Reynolds Funeral Home with Rev, Buddy Floyd, Rev. Steve Kelley, and Rev. Bobby Champion officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, 656 Pleasant Gap Road, Ellijay, Georgia, 30540. Those serving as pallbearers include Chris Abercrombie, Joshua Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Parker Collins, Bailey Metcalf, Joey Bradford, and Justin Dickerson.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 26th, 2025, from 5PM until 8PM at the funeral home. 

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Rev. James Lawson Abercrombie.