Alexander W. Abel

Alexander W. Abel

Alexander W. Abel, 74, be loved husband of Nancy Abel, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2004, after a long illness.

Al was born in Lorain, Ohio, but lived in Akron for the major ity of his life. He was a long-time member of Akron Baptist Temple and, most recently, Copley Baptist Temple (where he served as a deacon). He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was em ployed by B.F. Goodrich as a security officer for ten years until he and his wife became the owners of Model Ceramics. Mr. Abel finished off his career at the Barberton Rescue Mis sion.

Anyone who was acquainted with Al knew of his shining personality, amazing sense of humor, and loving devotion to his Lord and family. Most will remember him by his constant bright, wonderful smile. He enjoyed golf, spending time at his cabin at Tappan Lake, and he was considered an honorary member of the Monday Night Ladies' Bible Study. More than anything, Al enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Abel and grandson, Corey Abel. He is survived by his wife, Nan cy; sons, Randy (Drudy), Alex (Jennifer), Ricky (Linda) West; daughters, Sherrie (Mike) Yurick, Candy (Simon) Semonin, Joan (Bill) Mullins, Janet West; eight grandsons, Eric, Mike (Jade), Chad, Joe, Billy, Jared, Trenton, Chase; six grand daughters, Jessiann, Brandi, Cortney, Alexis, Sara, Andrea; and two 2 great-grandchildren, Laila Madison and Richard Jr.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, at 11 A.M., at the Copley Baptist Temple, The Rev. Daniel Hanlon officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memori al Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Ker tesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Wa terloo Rd. (Kucko-Anthony-Ker tesz, www.kakfh.com) An Anthony Family Funeral Home