Howard Abston age 86 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Medical Center at Albany. Howard was born on February 23, 1930 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Robert Love Abston and Mary Eunice Smith Abston.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters, Lovie Groce, Laura Arms, Dorothy Glidewell, Beatrice Hay, and Martha Quick. Survivors Include: One Brother- Hall Abston of Burkesville, KY And a host of other relatives and friends All services will be private. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.