Jerald Russell Abell Sr.

Jerald Russell Abell Sr. (Jerry) 62, of Montvale, Va., and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on November 7, 1947, a son of the late Beverly Abell and Kathleen J. Abell, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Abell. Jerry was retired from G. J. Hopkins after 20 years of service, loved the beach and was a big fan of UVA and NASCAR. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his loving wife, Melinda Trail Abell; son, Jerry Abell Jr.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Troy Robertson, of Richmond, Ashley and Scott Gray of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Jake, Chase, Michael, Daisy, Xavier, and Nevaeh; one brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Jenny Stanley of Roanoke; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Patricia and Steven Nichols, of Lakeland, Florida, Dana Dunbar, of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, May 28, 2010, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Melvin Poff officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Jerry. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.