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Ray Vernon Abel

1929 - 2023

Ray Vernon Abel obituary, 1929-2023, Fort Worth, TX

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Ray Abel Obituary

Ray Vernon Abel
April 24, 1929 - March 20, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas - Ray Vernon Abel, Sr., founder of Abel Office Machines, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loved ones in his home. Services were held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. He is survived by his son Ray Abel, Jr., daughters Rebecca Abel and Carrie Martin, his two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded by his wife, Martha Clare Abel. For more on Ray's life, visit Dignity Memorial's website.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 9, 2023.

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