ABEL, Joseph Patrick Born August 24, 1941, Nashville, TN, passed away December 28, 2011. Graduate of Assumption School & Father Ryan. Served as US Marine. Survived by wife, Shirley; children, Dawn, Chris, Jeff & Diane; 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Marcia, Veronica & Cynthia; brother, William, & many nieces & nephews. Preceded by mother & father, Essie Leonia & Charles Elmer Abel; sisters, Essie, Anna, Gloria & Clare & brother, Charles. He touched many lives as he was a man that people came to in need. He was dearly loved & will certainly be missed.