Ernest William Abercrombie, 79, of Hulsey Circle, Gainesville, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Gateway Nursing Home, Cleveland, following an extended illness.Private graveside services where held Monday, May 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.The Rev. Drewery Loggins officiated.Mr. Abercrombie was born on Oct. 26, 1931, to the late Fred and Estelle Abercrombie in Hall County. Mr. Abercrombie was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Abercrombie and his son, Danny Abercrombie.Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Steve Venalla of Gainesville; grandchildren, Pam Blackwell, Brittany Peters, Chris Abercrombie and Jessica Abercrombie; great-grandson, Shane Peters; and brothers, Richard Abercrombie of Gainesville and Donald Abercrombie of Sevierville, Tenn.Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504, is in charge of arrangements.Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com