Chris was born on August 29, 1965 to Bobbie and Jack Stanley Abell. He attended Olympic High School where he played football and baseball. After graduating in 1983, he attended NC State University where he earned his Textile Engineering degree.
The majority of his professional career was with Garratt Callahan Company as a Territory Manager in the greater Charlotte area. He retired in 2021 but never lost contact with his work family.
His life was dedicated to his wife and son, whom he loved dearly. He spent his time working in the yard, coddling his grass, attending baseball practices and games for his son, and generally staying busy.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Michele Abell; son, Zachary Christopher Abell; sister Cindy Abell; sister Dawn Hagin; nephew Nicholas Hagin and family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Stanley Abell, Sr.; mother, Bobbie Phillipy Walker; and brother, Jack Stanley Abell, Jr.
Services will be held at the chapel at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 27, at McEwen Funeral Service – Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road. A gathering to celebrate Chris’s life will be immediately following the service at the same location.
For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider your favorite charity.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Abell family.
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