Oran Abel Stahl
May 4, 1918 - February 20, 2018
Abel Stahl, age 99 of Marmaduke, formerly of Boydsville passed from this life on Tuesday February 20, 2018 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1918 to the late Arthur and Janie Clayton Stahl. He was a WWII Veteran serving in Germany, France, Belgium and Austria. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars for his dedicated service. Abel was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Loney Null, Rachel Dowdy and Lorene Foster; infant brother: Loren Stahl and a son-in-law: Duane Dickinson. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years: Velma Hardin Stahl whom he married on September 2, 1944. Two daughters: Lynda Dickinson of Marmaduke, Louise Moore and husband Larry of Paragould; four grandchildren: Melanie Gamble and husband John of Kennett, Missouri, Jennifer Anthony and husband Shanon, Jason Moore and wife Courtney, Jake Moore and wife Amy all of Paragould; five great-grandchildren: Jordan Mays, Maggie Lou Mays, Ava Anthony, Lane Moore and Gemma Kate Moore all of Paragould; along with a host of other special relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday February 22, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sonny Childs officiating. Interment will be held at Woodland Heights Cemetery with Military Honors. You may send condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com or visit our Facebook page.
Abel Stahl, age 99 of Marmaduke, formerly of Boydsville passed from this life on Tuesday February 20, 2018 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1918 to the late Arthur and Janie Clayton Stahl. He was a WWII Veteran... View Obituary & Service Information