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A special man!
Monty Gavin
August 29, 2025 | Other


Newport News, Virginia
On August 31, 2022, Brigadier General (Ret) Richard F. Abel accepted his final assignment and flew away to heaven, his forever home. He lived life to the fullest while here on earth. Dick believed in and received the atoning gift of Christ through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while...
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Monty Gavin
August 29, 2025 | Other
Great man!
Monty Gavin
August 29, 2025
A wonderful man!
Monty Gavin
August 29, 2023 | Other
This man was kind, funny and always had a lesson in every word. The world is a better place because of him! I hope his family finds peace in knowing he was extraordinary.
Amanda Insley
September 08, 2022
Thank God for this special man!
Monty Gavin
September 07, 2022 | Work
I and all the associates of Mid-Atlantic Commercial are very sadden by Dick's passing. We all thought he was an incredible person who made life more meaningful for all who came into contact with him. We feel very grateful that we had the opportunity to call Dick a very good friend. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Buddy Spencer
Buddy Spencer
September 07, 2022 | Friend
Mrs Abel, Peg and I send our appreciation for the impact Gen Abel made on so many people. You two were a great team, and together you raised a wonderful family, led national and global organizations, and effectively ministered to individuals and families for many decades. Thank you both, and God bless you Gen Abel for his faithful leadership. Respectfully Terry Young Colonel, USAF, (Retired) USAFA 1975
Terry Young
September 06, 2022 | Work
On behalf of everyone at ICM who loved Gen. Abel, we extend our condolences, prayers and support. I know he is rejoicing with my mother and father in heaven! Blessings, Janice Rosser Allen
Janice Rosser Allen
September 06, 2022
Deanna and I were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was extremely influential in my life and ministry. I read the book Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking. Dick was that kind of a thinker. If he saw a need, he rose to the occasion. And because of his wisdom and energy people followed. Thousands of lives were touched and changed because he was faithful to the visions God gave him. In my life, Dick was my personal cheerleader. I would tell him about an idea, maybe even a goal I...
Ike and Deanna Newinghan
September 05, 2022 | Friend