Obituary:
W.L. Able
Hind's Valley church mourns the loss of Bro. W.L. Able. He was born March 7, 1845, died Dec. 24, 1919, aged 74 years, 9 months, 17 days.
He professed faith in Christ in early manhood and united with White's Creek Church for several years, then until with the church at Hind's Valley the 2nd Sunday in July 1905, was ordained Deacon, Oct. 2nd, Saturday 1905 and served in that capacity 'til death. He was always prompt in his attendance at church meeting and was liberal with his means in the support of the church, always remembering his pastor, also the poor and needy, visiting them when sick or in distress. The church has lost a faithful member and a devoted Christian. He was thrice married: first to Miss Emily Narramore, to this union three daughters were born. Second marriage, Miss Sarah Hitchew. To this union 14 children were born. Third marriage, to Miss Laura Kyker, who survives him to mourn his loss, besides five sons and five daughters, one brother and one sister and a host of grandchildren. His funeral was conducted by his pastor, W.T. West in the presence of a large congregation. His body was laid to rest in the family graveyard to await the resurrection. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
Obituary:
W.L. Able
Hind's Valley church mourns the loss of Bro. W.L. Able. He was born March 7, 1845, died Dec. 24, 1919, aged 74 years, 9 months, 17 days.
He professed faith in Christ in early manhood and united with White's Creek Church for several years, then until with the church at Hind's Valley the 2nd Sunday in July 1905, was ordained Deacon, Oct. 2nd, Saturday 1905 and served in that capacity 'til death. He was always prompt in his attendance at church meeting and was liberal with his means in the support of the church, always remembering his pastor, also the poor and needy, visiting them when sick or in distress. The church has lost a faithful member and a devoted Christian. He was thrice married: first to Miss Emily Narramore, to this union three daughters were born. Second marriage, Miss Sarah Hitchew. To this union 14 children were born. Third marriage, to Miss Laura Kyker, who survives him to mourn his loss, besides five sons and five daughters, one brother and one sister and a host of grandchildren. His funeral was conducted by his pastor, W.T. West in the presence of a large congregation. His body was laid to rest in the family graveyard to await the resurrection. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
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Corporal, Company E, 1st Tennessee Infantry
Family Members
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Laura Mary Abel Rucker
1869–1937
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Lillian Belle Abel Qualls
1871–1941
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James Henry Abel Sr
1875–1951
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Annie Catherine Abel Sharp
1876–1910
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Mary Angeline Abel Garrison
1878–1898
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Louellia Abel Bierkamp
1879–1960
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Rosa May Abel Gibson
1880–1907
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Susan Emma Abel Winters
1882–1917
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Clara Hester Abel Gibson
1885–1971
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George Sheridan Abel
1886–1951
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Robert Franklin "Bob" Abel
1887–1960
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William Lafayette Abel Jr
1889–1938
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Sallie Leota Abel Hill
1890–1919
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Thomas Christopher Abel
1892–1960
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Edgar Earl Abel
1896–1897
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Pearl Alice Abel Hickey
1898–1976
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