- Date Of Birth: April 13, 1937
- Date Of Death: January 18, 2018
- State: West Virginia
William “Bill” Ray Abel, 80, of Grafton, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, on January 18th, 2018 in Pittsburgh surrounded by loved ones.
He was born at his home in Grafton on April 13th, 1937, son of the late Lloyd Abel and late Inez Masters Abel.
He married on December 27, 1955 to Mildred Kathleen McCracken Abel, whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Abel, his mother, Inez Masters Abel, and his sister Lois Taylor.
He was survived in death by his brother Wayne Abel of Ravenswood, James (Eddie) Abel and sisters, Dorothy Collins, both of Grafton, WV; Delores Jean McDaniel, Philippi,WV; children,Betty Dennis and fiancé Jeff Plimpton of New Cumberland, WV; son, Matthew Funk and fiancé Jennifer Moore of Crystal Springs, PA; grandchildren: Hope Dennis, and Kari Blake of Weirton, WV; Tori Bragg, Joshua Blake, and Caleb Blake all of New Cumberland, WV; Devon Bragg of Chester, WV; Hannah Gilchrist, Shae Blake, and Logan Blake, all of Newell, WV; Brittany Blake of East Liverpool, OH; Michael Smith of Industrial, WV; SPC Sturtevant, Tessa Lynnette and husband SPC Sturtevant, Christopher Quinton Jr. stationed in Fort Stewart, GA. He also has nine great grandchildren with two more on the way, several nieces and nephews, and many to whom he will always be “Pap”.
He was affiliated with the Joseph Chapel Church of Philippi, WV. He had a passion for helping out those in need. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, farming, and the outdoors. He put forth the extra effort to spend time with his family and friends. He was always ready for a good hand of rummy with the grandchildren. He will be missed by many.
