01/08/2021 09:54:00 AMObituaryMichaelAbernethyStaffobituaryStaffMichael Abernethy, 63, of Little Elm, who had served as senior director of procurement services for the UNT System since 2016, died Dec. 9 in Grandview. He worked for universities as a director of purchasing and procurement for 27 years and served in the U.S. Air Force, including a stint during Desert Storm, for 12 years. He enjoyed biking, hiking and jogging and served as a church elder and teacher for many years.