Donald Charles Abel's Obituary
Donald Charles Abel, 86, of Tavares, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Don lived in Tavares for 41 years. He served as a US Navy photographer. spent time in Korea and Vietnam.In the later years of his Navy career, Don worked as a photographer and sound recordist in the White House for President Johnson and President Nixon. Don retired from the Navy in 1973 at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He also worked in Lake County government where he met his beloved wife, Patricia. Don retired in 1998 as the Deputy Supervisor of Elections. Don was active in his local community. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #335, Scottish Rites Bodies, Lake County Shriners, VFW Post 147, Eustis Elks Lodge and B.P.O.E. #1578.
Don was also a faithful member of the Tavares Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Patricia Abel, Tavares and daughter, Tracey Lee Abel, Preston, MD.
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