John Louis "Jackie" Abell
October 10, 1940 ~ October 10, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
John Louis Abell, III, (Jackie) born October 10, 1940 of Hollywood, MD, died October 10, 2013 in Washington, DC, with his family by his side.
On August 17, 1963 John Married his beloved wife, Gloria Jean Johnson Abell. Together they celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage. In Jackie’s younger days of his life he liked to play baseball, coach little league, fishing, hunting, and playing golf. Late in life, Jackie enjoyed; traveling, camping, car shows, rock & roll music, concerts, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Jackie also enjoyed doing a huge Christmas display every year. Jackie served in the Army stationed in Germany. He was a truck driver working for Purolator, Embassy Dairy, Ink Company and WRA.
In addition to his loving wife, Gloria, Jackie is survived by his children; John L. Abell, IV of Hollywood, MD, and Stephen M. Abell, Sr. (Debbie) of Leonardtown, MD; his grandchildren; Stephen M. Abell, Jr. (Lindsay of Hollywood, MD, Nathalie K Walter and Kaitlyn R. Abell of Leonardtown, MD. He also is survived by his sisters Peggy Lacey of Hollywood, MD., and Linda Kirby (Bill) of Hollywood, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents John L. Abell, Jr., and Henrietta (Jimmie) Abell formerly of Hollywood, MD; his siblings; Betty Lou Wathen (Richard) and Floyd Abell (Stephanie) of Hollywood, MD. Brother in law Francis Lacey.
The family will receive friends for John Louis Abell, III on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:00 Am in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbeares will be; Stephen Abell, Jr, Mike Johnson, Billy Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Pat Woodburn, and Jon Eckardt.
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“Uncle Jackie, You will be missed. I remember the countless hours of Christmas decorating we done together. Some of the most memorable times of my life. Go enjoy the company of my dad and play some cards with all our angels. R.I.P I’ll miss you.”
“TO GLORIA AND THE FAMILY, WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW DEEPLY SORRY WE ARE ABOUT JOHNS PASSING. WE WERE BLESSED TO OF HAD HIM WORK FOR US FOR THE PAST 15 YRS. YOU COULD SET YOUR WATCH BY HIM. ALWAYS LOYAL AND DEPENDABLE. JOHN WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL. KEEP HIS MEMORIES CLOSE TO YOUR HEART AND HE WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO.”
“Gloria. So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you and the children. Dorothy & Francis Russell”
“CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.SO SORRY GLORIA IF THER IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO ,WE’RE A CALL AWAY”
” To my best friend Gloria and family I’m so sorry for your loss Jackie will always be remembered and love by all May the peace of the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow “
“Gloria & Boys, Peggy & Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. I was thinking about all us going thru a lot of things in our life time, and sticking by each other. Please call me, I am always there for you, Keeping both family’s in my thoughts and prayers”
“Gloria, Linda, Peggy and all of Jackie’s family: We are so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. He was not only a cousin but a wonderful friend. We always had great conversations anywhere we met. Hold on the all of the memories. They will help you get through this rough time. Rest in Peace Jackie!!! You are gonna be missed by everyone. Will keep all of you in our prayers.”
“So sorry to hear about your loss. We will be praying for you and the family during this most difficult time. Please let me know if I can assist in any way .”
“Steve, Jr…So sorry to hear about your grandfathers passing. I know you have aways had a great relationship with your grandparents. Im sure together you are going to help each other during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“We send our condolences to all the family! May your many wonderful memories ease your loss! Tommy and Rose”
“WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW HOW VERY SORRY WE ARE. “
“Gloria, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our prayers.You use to sit at my kitchen table and tell me God never gives us more than we can handle.Let the love of God and your Family strengthen you at this difficult time. Beverly “
“So very sorry for your loss Gloria. May all the wonderful memories help you and the family deal at this sad time. “
“Gloria, I am so sorry that Jackie passed. I will be praying for you and for him over the next weeks. I pray that you will be strong, that your family will also be strong and that the Good Lord, who is forgiving and merciful will welcome him with open arms. “
“Gloria and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. I have many fond memories of playing ball with Jackie down at the farm. He always seem to know how to have a good time. Please know that our family is keeping yours in our thoughts and prayers!”
“Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Sorry for your loss. “
“Thoughts and prayers are for the family at this time.”
“I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I new him since he worked at Embassy Dairy. When I started working for St. Mary’s County Public Schools I got to see him every Monday and Wednesday morning. He was such a sweet man and I will miss seeing his smiling face. I am so sorry for your loss. “
“We are so saddened to hear of John’s passing. It delivered to us every Monday and Tuesday at Lindas Cafe. We all loved to hear him tell us of all the concerts he goes to. He will be greatly missed. “
“Gloria, Johnny, Stevie, Peggy, Linda and all the family Our sincere sympathy at the loss of Jackie. We are so sorry for your loss and know he will be sorely missed. May God give you strength and love of family and friends to get you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. love Wayne and Joan”
“To the family and dear loved ones. I knew John for many years he made deliveries to Bowen’s Grocery every week. He was one of the nicest people ive had the pleasure of meeting. We spent many days talking about one of his great passions baseball he would always give me a hard time since i was an Orioles fan and he a Yankees. I will miss seeing him and talking to him. My toughts and prayers go out to you at the difficult time.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am very sorry I missed the prayers – He was a very special person to many.”
“Gloria so sorry for the loss of Johnny my prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.”
“Gloria, we were sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. My heart go out to you and your family, we will kept all of you in our prayers.”
“Gloria and family, Peggy and Linda – so sorry to hear about Jackie. Thinking of you all and sending my sympathy – Tism”
“To the Abell Famly: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Gloria & Boys, Linda, Peggy and family – I am so sorry for your loss. Jackie was always such a friendly and easy going guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Betty”
“Our thoughts and prayers to the Abell family.”
“Gloria so very sorry for your loss. We didn’t know your husband but Dan knows you and I have known you for some years. Dan has always spoke so highly of you so I know your husband was a very good man. Hope to see you sometime. Dan & Nancy”
“Gloria and family I was so sorry to hear about John. I am sure he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.”
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love becomes part of us. This is good to remember when trying to accept all the hard parts of life and to go from sadness to joy by really appreciating all the wonderful times that are shared with family. We’re so grateful to have Jackie as our uncle and for all the good times and wonderful memories shared at family gatherings.”
“”Our thoughts and prayers are with you all””
“To the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I was deeply sadden to heard of Johns passing. He delivered to me at Creative Beginnings Preschool for 10+yrs. John always came in with a smile .I will truly miss him”
“Gloria, I am so saddedned to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.”
“To Gloria and family we are so sorry for your loss. he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”
“We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Our prayers are with you and the children. 50 years were good. Treasure the memories.”
“To Gloria and family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. “