Keith A. Rabel, 90, of South Charleston died Friday, August 17, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice West at Thomas Hospital, South Charleston.
He was a retired school bus driver for the Kanawha County Board of Education. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater and life member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maggie Gillispie Rabel; wife, Grace; sister, Phyllis Pauley and brother, John B. Rabel.
He is survived by his only child and loving son-in-law, Pamela Rose and John; brother, Thomas E. Rabel; sisters, Shirley (Bob) Holstine, Charlotte McGraw; grandchildren: John Rose, Jessica Young (Justin), Natalie Rose and fiancé, Timothy Henry; Susan Button (Christopher); great grandchildren, Keith Rose, Alan Strojia, Chloe Button, Lorelai Rose, Savannah Young and Grace Henry.
Service will be 1:00 PM Monday, August 20, 2012, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Entombment will be in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
So sorry for our loss. I love you, Papaw!