James Willard "Jimmy" Abell, Sr., 50, of Mechanicsville, MD, died February 10, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born June 25, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Ann Hope Clarke Abell, Sr.

He was the husband of Mildred "Denise" Burroughs Abell whom he married on November 22, 1986 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD.

Mr. Abell is also survived by his children; Amanda Burroughs of Dunkirk, MD, James W. "J.W" Abell, Jr. of Hollywood, MD, Jessica Abell of Mechanicsville, MD and one grandson Derek as well as his siblings; Mary Ann Yount (Jeff) of Mechanicsville, MD, Joseph B. "JB" Abell, Jr. (Donna) and Randy Abell (Joanne) both of Leonardtown, MD, Susie Woodburn, Rose Gatton (Danny) and Robert Abell (Vicky) all of Hollywood, MD.

James was preceded in death by his daughter Amy Abell and granddaughter Destiny Burroughs Dukes.

Jimmy joined the United States Army after graduating from Great Mills, High School, Great Mills, MD. He was a self employed construction worker and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson Derek, family and friends, playing cards, watching NASCAR, listening to country and bluegrass music.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be J.B. Abell, Jr., Randy Abell, Robert Abell, Charlie Thompson, Mike Anderson, and Andy Wood. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe. P. Dorsey, Terry Gatton, George Jones, Wayne Smith, Buck Shotwell, Bon Dee Thompson, Jeff Yount and Danny Gatton.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.