James Bernard Abell, age 88, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 07, 1938 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late James Caldwell and Mary Isabelle Abell. Bernard was instrumental in forming the Marion County Rescue Squad. He along with other members assisted the ambulance service, medical technicians, firemen, policemen and anyone who needed help. Bernard was the Commander of the squad for many years. Bernard also was a member of the Marion County Lions Club. Bernard was a shinning example of a community volunteer for Marion County. He was a proud United States Army Veteran, faithful member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church and a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Harlene Abell; parents; siblings, Shirley Bland (J.L.), Myrtle Ann Buckman (Fabian), Gerald Abell (Betty Jean), brothers-in-law, Lawrence Luckett, Jack Osbourne, William Thomas; son-in-law, Richie Williamson.

Survivors include his children, Billy Abell, Donna Benningfield, Bobby (Elaine) Abell, Anita (Brian) Roberts, and Sara Williamson; grandchildren, Jamie (Nicole) Abell, Megan (William) Norris, Ashley Benningfield, Amanda Benningfield, Tiffany (Brian) Pickard, Nicholas (Julie) Smothers, Nicole (Michael) Cambron, and Dylan Browning; great-grandchildren, Laney Norris, Raelyn and Charlie Abell, Peyton Stumph, Ellie Benningfield, Maddie and Jacob Purdom, Harley and Reece Cambron, Kennedy, Briley, and Abel Pickard; and grand-fur-baby, Molly Pearl; five siblings, George Abell (Susie), Edwardine Luckett, Wanda Thomas, Alan Abell (Brenda), Marty Wheatley (Pat); brother-in-law, Donnie Knopp (Connie); sisters-in-law, Mary Spalding (Randall), Mary Jo Knopp.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home with a prayer service that will be held at 7:00 P.M., conducted by Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Pallbearers are Michael Cambron, Jamie Abell, William Norris, Dylan Browning, Peyton Stumph, Nicholas Smothers, Brian Pickard, and Chris Brady.