Daniel Bocephus Abel, 37, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side. He was a son of George Allen Abel of Grafton and Barbara Ellen Davis Frank of Fairmont.
Daniel was a 2007 graduate of East Fairmont High School and attended Boothsville Baptist Church.
He helped operate the T&L Hot Dog Cart in Morgantown.
Daniel enjoyed golfing, hunting in Coopers Rock, and fishing in the Smoke Hole/Franklin area. He enjoyed spending time with his close friends and his cat, “Frosty”.
In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his stepmother, Sue Abel of Grafton; his brother, Robert Immanuel and wife Jessica Sengewalt Abel of Morgantown; sister, Shannon Nicole Abel of Fairmont; stepbrother, David “DJ” Pahel Jr. of Parkersburg; and grandmother, Mary Lee Abel of Grafton. He is also survived by a niece, Alison Elliot; nephews, Issac Elliott and Gabriel Bartholow; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Daniel was preceded in death by his twin sister, April Dawn Abel; and his grandparents, Nancy and Paul Davis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion County Humane Society at 2731 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554.
The family has entrusted the arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, where friends will be received Sunday, December 7, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and 4 until 8 p.m. and Monday, December 8, from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday, December 8, with Pastor Orville Wright officiating. A service of committal will follow at Clermont Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com
