James Bernard Abell Obituary
The family of James Bernard Abell of Lebanon, Kentucky announces his passing on June 27, 2026. James Bernard, born on May 7, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Bernard Abell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Caldwell and Mary Isabelle Abell; his wife Martha Harlene Abell; his siblings, Shirley Bland (J. L.), Myrtle Ann Buckman (Fabian) and Gerald Abell (Betty Jean); his brothers-in-law, Lawrence Luckett, Jack Osbourne and William Thomas; and his son-in-law Richie Williamson.
He is survived by: his children, Billy Abell, Donna Benningfield, Bobby Abell (Elaine), Anita Roberts (Brian) and Sara Williamson; his grandchildren, Jamie Abell (Nicole), Megan Norris (William), Ashley Benningfield, Amanda Benningfield, Tiffany Pickard (Brian), Nicholas Smothers (Julie), Nicole Cambron (Michael) and Dylan Browning; his great grandchildren, Laney Norris, Raelyn, Charlie Abell, Peyton Stumph, Ellie Benningfield, Maddie, Jacob Purdom, Harley, Reece Cambron, Kennedy, Briley and Abel Pickard; his granddaughter Molly Pearl; his siblings, George Abell (Susie), Edwardine Luckett, Wanda Thomas, Alan Abell (Brenda) and Marty Wheatley (Pat); and his siblings-in-law, Donnie Knopp (Connie), Mary Spalding (Randall) and Mary Jo Knopp.
