Gerald Campbell "Jerry" Abell, Sr.

Gerald Campbell “Jerry” Abell, Sr., 68, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born August 26, 1958, in Marion County, he retired from the Marion County Detention Center after 23 years of service and had previously worked at Spring View Hospital. Jerry served on the Lebanon City Council for many years and as a volunteer firefighter with the Lebanon Fire Department for 27 years. His love for his family and the city of Lebanon was reflected in a lifetime of service to his community. Through organ donation, Jerry’s legacy of helping others continued as he gave the gift of life.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Abell, Sr. and Geraldine Clements Abell; his sister Kathleen Clements “Tootie” Wright and his niece, Geri May Hanlon.

Survivors include three children, Kim Humes (Scott), Jerry Abell, Jr., and Jessica MacFarlane, all of Lebanon; eight grandchildren, Brittany Newcomb, Haley Smith, Brooke Turner, Madison Abell, Lakin Abell, Avery Abell, Clara MacFarlane, and Ethan MacFarlane; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Sandy Maccaferri (Marco) of Louisville and Mary Jean Risinger of Lebanon; one brother, Irvin Abell, Jr. of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Gerald Campbell “Jerry” Abell will be held at 11 am Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Rev. Daniel Whelan will officiate. Interment will follow in the Saint Augustine Cemetery.

The visitation is 3-8 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Terry L. Bradshaw.

Pallbearers are Charles Nalley, Barry Brady, Jimmy Clements, Ethan MacFarlane, Trey Abell, Tim Peavey, Scott Humes; Honorary Pallbearers are Brittany Newcomb, Haley Smith, Brooke Turner, Madison Abell, Lakin Abell, Avery Abell, Clara MacFarlane.