Larry Gene Abel: Tabor City

1952 – 2019

     Larry Gene Abel of Tabor City died Thursday, March 7, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 66.

     Born Sept. 22, 1952 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Kermit and Mary Frances Prince Abel. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.

     He is survived by his wife, Esther Abel of Tabor City; one daughter, Michelle Hines of Ocean Isle Beach; one son, Wesley Abel of Ash; two step-children, David Thompson and Amanda Bouder of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; one brother, Harold Horton of Mullins; one granddaughter; eight step-grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

     A memorial service was planned for 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Shepherd Assembly, 6720 Old Shallotte Rd NW, Ocean Isle Beach.

     Visitation was planned for the hour preceding the service in the church.

     Other services will be held at the Waccamaw River at Pireway at a later date.

     A guest register is available here.