Michael Oliver (MO) Abell, 69, of Fitzgerald, GA, passed away on July 14, 2022 in Ventura,
California.
The family will greet friends for visitation at 10 AM, Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Central United
Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM with Rev. Chris Ramsey and BJ
Funk officiating.
MO was born in Muscogee County to Betty Jean and Harry Abell on September 8, 1952. In
1970 he graduated from Fitzgerald High School. He went on to earn an Associates Degree from
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where he also played on the college baseball team. Until
retirement, MO worked as an engineer for CSX railroad. He enjoyed music, movies, crossword
puzzles, cracking jokes, and making people smile.
He is survived by his daughter Roxanne Olivia Abell of Oxnard, CA; son Alexander Oliver
(Annika) Abell of Knoxville, TN; granddaughter Avie Abell of Knoxville, TN; mother Betty Jean
Abell of Fitzgerald, GA; brother Milton (Twinkle) Abell; nephew Adam Abell; nephew Franklin
(Penny) Abell; niece Alison Abell; sister Linda (Tommy) Hatcher; niece Erin (Chuck) Spinks;
niece Anna (Burt) Barns; nephew Luke (Jenny) Hatcher; brother Andy (Tracy) Abell; nephew
Blake Abell; and niece Madison Abell; MO is reunited in heaven with his wife Susan Abell and
his father Harry Milton Abell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O.
Box 428, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Central United Methodist Church for their support.
MO was a well loved individual with a big heart and keen intellect.
If you have stories of MO’s adventures please send them to [email protected]