Wednesday, March 28, 2018 2:48 pm

, age 92, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. Born in Edenton on December 3, 1925, he was the son of the late John Henry Asbell, Sr. and Bertie Cobb Asbell.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marian Alexander Asbell of the home; a daughter, Kathryn Asbell Keel of Rocky Mount; a son, Richard Allan Asbell and wife, Paula, of Nashville; three grandchildren:8 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Asbell Elliott of Edenton.

Services will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville with the Rev. Kenny Byrd officiating. Burial of Cremains will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery. A Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Nashville Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.