Obituary: Bobby Gerald Abell, 63, Hodgenville

Bobby Gerald Abell, 63, of Hodgenville, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. He was a Baptist by faith. He retired from from Wal-Mart with 28,years of service. He was a backyard quarterback and a backyard basketball legend with many a game with family and friends. He had a love for his family and kids. He was a father to all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henderson Abell; and two brothers, Donnie Abell and Larry Abell.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mary LaVerne Abell; three sisters, Pat (Norman) Klinglesmith, Beverly (Donald) O’Bryan and Anita Abell, all of Hodgenville; two brothers, David Lee (Bonnie) Abell and Mike Abell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in the chapel of the William R. Rust Funeral Home in Hodgenville with the Rev. Trent Evans officiating. Burial is in the Mount Tabor Church Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The William R. Rust Funeral Home Hodgenville Chapel, 512 N. Lincoln Blvd. Hodgenville is in charge of arrangements.

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