Maxwell James Abel

Maxwell James Abel obituary, McDonough, GA

Maxwell James Abel

Maxwell Abel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors - East Chapel on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Maxwell James Abel, age 85, of Mansfield, Georgia, formerly of Morrow, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and grew up there, the son of the late Albert V. Conner and Millie Ann Mullens Conner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Webber Abel.
He is survived by his children, Susan Abel, Jimmy (Christy) Abel, Scott Laduke, Ricky Abel, and Randy (Jackie) Abel; grandchildren, Bryant (Jessica) Abel, Kylie Harris, Landyn Harris, Travaus Sims, Taylor (Caleb) DeLay, Austin Abel, Ricky Abel Jr., Ronnie Oldfield, and Johnnie Oldfield; several great-grandchildren and beloved grand-dogs.
A service to honor Mr. Abel's life will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, beginning at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make memorial contributions to your local humane society in his honor.
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