John B. Abell, 80, of Clements, MD passed away on March 22, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 2, 1933 in Clements, MD, he was the loving son of the late John Lee and Agnes Abell.

John was the loving husband of the late Barbara Ann Abell, whom he married in St. Johns Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD on June 16, 1956, and who preceded him in death on July 15, 2011.

John is survived by his children; Beverly Abell, John M. Abell, Joseph G. Abell, Charles V. Abell, Barbara J. Norris, William A. Abell, and Robert L. Abell all of Clements, MD, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and sister Jean Fields of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his son Thomas B. Abell, siblings; Betty Lee Sullivan, Agnes F. Higgs, Ann Hope Adams, and Robert Abell.

John graduated from Margaret Brent in 1951 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD. He worked as a farmer on his farm. John enjoyed time o the farm, proud of all his tractors, loved cooking, for family, especially during the holidays, telling stories of his life with a big smile, loved to make us all laugh, loved traditional country music, especially Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb. He was fond of going on drives, and most of all enjoyed spending time with his loving family and remembering his beloved wife Barbara.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 6:45 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown,MD. Pallbearers; Tommy Bowles, Perry Guy, Raymond Guy, Frankie Cameron, Tommy Farr, and Jimmy Farr. Honorary Pallbearers; Michelle Stenstrom, Woody Norris, Sara Norris, and Becca Norris.

Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingely-Gardiner Funeral Home.