David L. Abell, 85 of Valley Lee, MD died February 9, 2014 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Born June 30, 1928 in Great Mills, MD he was the son of the late Walter Eugene Abell and Eleanor Louise Clarke Abell.

David proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in December 1952.

On November 28, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Mary Catherine Abell, in a double wedding at St. Michael's Church. Together they enjoyed 49 wonderful years together.

He was employed for over 40 years with the Department of Public Works, Utilities Division, as an electric lineman. He was also a grain farmer, and planted many acres of soybean, corn and hay with his son, David. He enjoyed gardening, planting more than enough for his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a mechanic, and could fix almost any piece of equipment from lawnmowers to tractors.

Every summer for the past 36 years, he enjoyed vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He loved spending time with all his family, especially the family dinners and reunions. He also enjoyed reading and watching sports, particularly baseball and football. He was a Lifetime Member of the Maryland Farm Bureau.

In addition to his beloved wife, Mary Catherine, David is also survived by his son, David L. Abell, Jr.; and his siblings, John W. Abell of Lexington Park, MD, Priscilla Scott (John) of Valley Lee, MD, and George F. Abell (Barbara) of Mt. Airy, MD.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, William H. Abell, Winifred A. Russell, Calvin Abell, Philip Abell and Thomas Abell.

Family will receive friends for David's Life Celebration on Monday, February 17, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. George's Episcopal, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692. A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Greg Syler at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Second District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 or the Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.