We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

A funeral will be held Saturday, July 14th, 2007 for 57-year-old Eugene R. Abel of Perryville, who died Tuesday, July 10th at Perry County Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 16th, 1949 in Perry County, the son of Gerald and Mary (Eiman) Abel, who both preceded him in death.

He married Uputuuu "Sukie" Pouafe on April 26th, 1980. She survives in Perryville.

He is also survived by two daughters: Ann Zoellner and Angela Freeman who both reside in the state of Michigan; five brothers, Larry of Hillsboro, Norman, Richard, Raymond and Leonard all of Cedar Hill, a sister, Jeanetta Lufcy of Perryville; and six grandchildren, Stephen and Joshua Costello, Tylor Kelly, Marisah, Zachary and Alyson Freeman.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Schnarr and two brothers, Dennis and Gary.

He was employed at Gilster Mary Lee for 15 years.

He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Perryville and was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 13th and 6:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14th at the Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville.

A funeral for 57-year-old Eugene R. Abel of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14th at the First Assembly of God Church in Perryville. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland. Military graveside honors provided by the Marine Corps League. The Rev. John Chamness will officiate.