Kenneth Eugene Abell, age 92, of Louisville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 5, 2024. Mr. Abell was born in Whitesville, Kentucky on September 11, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Bessie Abell.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheree (Abell) Beaty and granddaughter, Megan (Lyons) Price.
Mr. Abell was a Korean War Army veteran and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He was a retired District Manager for Texas Gas Transmission Corporation. After retirement, Mr. Abell worked for Arch L Heady and Sons Funeral Home for many years. He was an avid golfer and a member of Woodhaven Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Jean (Christian) Abell; children, David Abell, Kim Blandford, Janie Lyons, Tammy Griffith and Scott Abell; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Donnie Abell.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at St. Bernard Catholic Church (7500 Tangelo Drive Louisville, KY 40228) with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Arch L Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home (4400 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40218) beginning at 5 pm until 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Expressions of sympathy may be made in honor of Kenneth to The Wounded Warrior Project. P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
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