Background
Abbitt, Watkins Moorman was born on October 20, 1944 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
Abbitt, Watkins Moorman was born on October 20, 1944 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
He attended Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.
He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1985 and served from 1986 until his retirement in 2012. He did not seek re-election in 2011 and was succeeded by Matt Fariss. Originally a Democrat, he switched to independent status in 2001.
Until 2012, Abbitt represented the 59th district in the Virginia Piedmont, including four counties and parts of three others
Member Grace Hills Baptist Church, Virginia. Vice chairman State Water Control Board. Member Uranium Administration Group, State Water Commission, Virginia, Coal & Energy Commission.
President Virginia Scenic River Trust. Member of National Rifle Association (life), Virginia Farm Bureau, Appomattox Chamber of Commerce (former president), Woodmen of World, Float Fisherman Virginia, Lions Club, Appomattox Junior Chamber of Commerce, Appomattox & Farmville Moose Lodges.
Married Madeline I. Ganley.