U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
James Abel
1976
James Robert Abel served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff James Abel was killed in an automobile crash while responding to an officer needs assistance call. His vehicle struck a patch of ice on Chain of Rocks Road, near Maryville Road, and struck a utility pole. His patrol car caught fire as a result of the impact and Deputy Abel was killed. Deputy Abel had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for only three months and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
Madison County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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