Dr. Abell had been a residence of St. Lucie County since 1960.He was a dentist in Fort Pierce for 35 years, founded the golf program and was the first Golf Coach at IRCC. He was inducted into the National Junior College Golf Coaches Hall of Fame; was a former president of Indian Hills Golf and Country Club and was the past president of St. Lucie County Dental Associates.Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Janie Abell of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter, Kaki Mizialko of Chicago; son, David Abell of Pinehurst, NC; sister, Susan Buchanan of Tubac, AZ; 2 grandchildren, Alex Abell and Hannah Mizialko. He was preceded in death by Baby Girl Abell.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anastasia Grade School Building Fund, Fort Pierce, FL.