Howard G. Abell, 84, Pendleton

Howard G. Abell, 84, Pendleton, died June 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born June 11, 1938, in Birdseye, and moved to the Pendleton area from Huntingburg.

He retired from Citizen’s Gas and Coke Utility, Indianapolis as a welder. He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Pendleton and was a US Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Delores F. (Anderson) Abell whom he married Feb. 25, 1961; daughter, Cindy Lewis; grandsons, Nathan Poore and Joshua Poore; brother, Harold Abell; sister, Mildred Abell; niece, Leah Birk; and nephews, Sonny Steffen and Ronnie Abell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred B. and Lula M. (Smith) Abell; a sister and several brothers.

The service is at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 6509 S. State Road 67, Pendleton with Pastor Aaron Hargis officiating. Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

A graveside service with military honors is at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Mentor Cemetery near Birdseye.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana 46064.

Online condolences at www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com