Harvey Karl Abel

Harvey Karl Abel passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, with his sweetheart, Ruth Murphy, and his family by his side. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, with Pastor Mark Huffines officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Harvey was born February 16, 1939, in Marlin, Texas, to Karl and Ola Abel.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughters, Tina Ford and husband, Don, of Junction, Texas; and Tanya Boulware of Waco; son, Robbie Abel, and wife, Taylor, of Lorena; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sweetheart, Ruth Murphy, of Thornton, Texas; her five children and ten grandchildren who loved him dearly; his brothers, Allan Abel and wife, Judy, Larry Abel and wife, CJ; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Brian Leathers, Luke Leathers, John Murphy, Clay Murphy, Jeremy Mathis, and Jimmy Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Gonzales, Ralph Shoemake, Brice Lockhart, William Willis, Mike Shook, Johnny Wyatt, Weyland Talafuse, and Billy Crelia.

Donations may be made in Harvey’s honor to All Around Cowboy Church in Marquez, Texas or JMB Fishing Foundation at JMBfishing.org.