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William Asbell Obituary
He was a beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, lived most of his life in the Peninsula area.
He was a graduate of Newport News High School and attended Parson's Art College in New York. He patriotically served his county in the U.S. Air Force. Ed was a creative person and talented artist. He lived and worked in New York for many of his earlier years. Mr. Asbell was interested in all forms of art and music and worked with the Peninsula Community Theater and a volunteer at the Ferguson Center of the Arts.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, William Anderson Asbell and Hilda Asbell McCravy.
He is survived by his loving sister, Helen Asbell Cardwell and husband, Spencer; niece, Melody Secrest and husband, Russell, all of Raleigh, N.C.; two nephews, Spencer Cardwell III and wife, Wendy of Moorpark, Calif., and Brian Cardwell and wife, Joanne of Green, Ohio; 10 beloved great- nieces and nephews; five great-great-nieces and nephews; his best friend, Richard Capen and his special lady, Nellie Holman.
Ed will be greatly missed and leaves many cherished memories.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Services will be on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark White officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Flowers are appreciated and memorials may be made to your favorite charities.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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D. Oswald
December 14, 2008
Sorry to hear about Ed. I volunteered with him at the Ferguson Center and he was a pleasure to work with. Even though we all wore a uniform he wore his smarter than others and you could tell he was a flashy dresser outside that environment.
Jeanette Reichenbach
December 12, 2008
Words can't express how deeply you will be missed.
Diane Kniskern
December 11, 2008
To all of Ed's family and friends,
I was so saddened when I read of your loss. I met Ed when he held a yard sale at his home. He showed me some costumes he had made and many wonderful art works he had created. He was so talented in so many areas, I still think he may be famous one day. It's a shame the art world didn't appreciate his full worth while he was still living, everything he did was absolutely beautiful. He gave me his card and I had planned to go down and visit him one day; I am so sorry I never did. I hope the beauty of the things he left behind will be of comfort to you. May God bless all of you.
Cookie Tyndall
December 11, 2008
To the family of Ed, I want to express my sincere regrets at the loss of such a wonderful man. He was amazingly creative and so gregarious. I became acquainted with Ed at the Ferguson Art Center. He was a delight to be around.
We shall all truly miss him.
God bless you.
Debbie Fowler
December 10, 2008
Goodbye our dear friend. May you design the most beautiful costumes in the heavens above.
Ferguson Center Volunteer
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