Robert C. Abel, 84, of Waco passed away Monday, Jan. 7 at a local hospital. Services will be 11 am Friday, Jan.11at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Linda Wimberly officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Bob was born March 21, 1928 in Marlin, to Fred C. and Adela (Stein) Abel. He served in the Marine Corp for 2 years and married Norma J. Bearden on April 10, 1948 in Houston. He worked at Hughes Tool Co. for 10 years, Alamo Steel and Machine for 13 years and retired from the maintenance department at TSTC. He was a Union Ironworker, a member of American Legion and was a longtime member of Sparks Memorial Methodist Church. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his youngest son, Kevin Scott Abel on May 4, 1986; his brother, Walter Abel; and 2 sisters, Gladys Squires and Evelyn Marie Lynch. Survivors include his sons, Rick Abel and wife, Marilyn of Waco and Charles R. Abel and wife, Audrey of Houston; sister, Lillian Stroble of Temple; grandsons, Chris Abel and wife, Erica and Robby Abel and wife, Whitney all of Waco; great grandchildren, Katlyn, Kassidy, Wesley and Dylan; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be member of Sparks Memorial Methodist Church.