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Charles William Abell Sr.
1926 - 2014
Charles William Abell Sr.
1926 - 2014
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BORN
1926
DIED
2014
Charles Abell Obituary
Welsh- Charles "Bill" Abell, 88, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
He was born in Welsh, Louisiana and was a Veteran who served our Country in the US Navy during WWII. Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a proprietor of Abell and Son Inc. Bill was a part of several clubs including the American Legion Post#283(Martin and Shipp Post), Welsh Rotary club, Serra Club and he was also a Mason.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years of marriage, Jackie Abell; one son Charles Abell, JR "Chuck" and wife Dianna of Welsh; 3 daughters, Lynn Bryant and husband Bernard of Monroe, Ellen Carter and husband Chuck of Lake Charles, Donna Abell of Santa Rosa, CA. Bill had eight grandchildren; Chad, Ryan, Allison, Clint, Elizabeth, Jessica, Chase, Lauren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ludia Abell, his brother Dr.Raymond Abell, Sister Esther Jean Ezell and his daughter, Jan Abell.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00am, Saturday, August 30, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Welsh, LA. The Visitation will be Friday from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh and will resume Saturday at 9:00am until time of service. Burial will be at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to First United Methodist Church of Welsh. Words of Comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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Kristin Kelly
September 9, 2014
Oh, Uncle Bill. We all loved you so very much. You and my Papa were hands-down two of the world's most exceptional men. I can see you two together again and hear him welcoming you like he always did - calling you Brother. Much love to all of the family. You're in my prayers.
Jim and Jan Freeland
September 3, 2014
Me. Bill was a true gentleman and a man of integrity. Our prayers are with you.
bILLY&bEV pRECHT
August 31, 2014
Bill WAS SUCH A FINE MAN WHO SERVED HIS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SO WELL, WE WILL MISS HIM. BILLY AND BEV.PRECHT
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Betty Anderson
August 29, 2014
Welsh has lost one of its finest ~ Phil & Annette are certainly on the welcoming committee for Bill's new Home in Heaven. What a great role model we was to all of us while here on Earth!!
Carol Woodard McMillin
August 29, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ryan & Amie Freeland
August 29, 2014
Just to let you know your thought of with sympathy at this sad time.
Mary
August 28, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. May loving memories bring solace to the Abell family.
Thomas E. Coble
August 28, 2014
My Condolences and Sympathy Goes out To The Family. Sorry for your loss May God Be With You.My prayers go out to all of you, Mr. Bill was a great man, and well liked in his town. May God continue to be with him on his journey into heaven. God Bless and R.I.P. Mr. Bill.
Alan and Nancy Williams
August 28, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Abell. Lynn, your mom, as well as the rest of your family, will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
August 28, 2014
God gave the world a gift, then brought Mr Bill home when he had finished his task of making this a better world. Those of us who met, laughed and shared time with him are much better off because of the influence he had on everyone. Our Condolences to the Abell family.
Clarence/Kitty Prudhomme
Brent & Bonny McGee
August 28, 2014
This time in life brings us all to the same place.. feelings of loss and sorrow. But, take comfort knowing that Mr. Bill was loved, admired and appreciated by so many. He lives on in all of you! Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Liz Touchet
August 28, 2014
Oh Mr. Bill,,,,May God wrap his arms around you and hold you tight and then let you dance with Jan again in heaven! How I miss her.....but I know you and her are in a better place...Miss Jackie - praying for you and the family. God will give you peace as he did for Jan.....He was such a wonderful man...I loved listening to him talk! I hold a special place in my heart for all of you.....God Bless you and him
I think of Jan when I read this quote/poem and now I pray for both.......Much love, Liz and Wayne Touchet, Abbeville, La.
"Gone, but not forgotten, although we are apart, God has you in his keeping, but I - I have you in my heart" love you all......
Nicole Simon
August 28, 2014
My Condolences and Sympathy Goes out To The Family. Sorry for your loss May God Be With You. Praying that everyone will be alright.
elrita coble
August 28, 2014
Ellen my prayers are with you and your family.
August 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Abell family. The world has lost a fine gentleman. They didn't come any better than Mr. Bill Abell. A pillar of the community. May he rest in peace. With deepest sympathy. Chuck and Trish Klein Greene
Lee Crider
August 27, 2014
We are praying for your sweet family, may the Lord give you comfort. We remember your family who would go above and beyond for our family. Love you all!
Luis Lopez
August 27, 2014
His real life with the lord has just begun. Rest in peace.
Penny Carter Lemaire
August 27, 2014
I pray that God will carry you all through this difficult time and that He gives you comfort, peace, and strength for the days ahead. - Penny Carter Lemaire, Frank Lemaire, Brandy Lemaire and Carter Lemaire
Ken Kennington
August 27, 2014
I have been in the equipment business for 45 years part of that with Scott Tractor so I did a lot of business with Mr. Abell and it was always really good. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family during your time of loss.
August 27, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, he was a true Southern gentleman-praying for the family
Jerry and Sharon Core
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