Zeppelin Richard Abell, age 2, son of Randall and Mary (Bresee) Abell, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Zeppelin, lovingly known to his family as “Pickles” and “Boo Boo”, was born on November 7, 2018 in Joplin. Zeppelin was a fun little boy and loved life. He enjoyed watching Cars and the Grinch, playing with his Hot Wheels, and he loved motorcycles and mustangs. Zeppelin’s favorite color was one he invented, known as “purple pink”, and his favorite song was “Five Little Monkeys”. While Zeppelin was only able to be here for a short time, he stole the hearts of many. He is so very loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Zeppelin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary Bresee, Roy Abell, and Louise Abell; and his uncles, Richard Clemons, Eddie Bresee, and Gene Bresee.

Survivors include his parents, Randall and Mary; eight siblings, Hope Johnson (Domenick Kirkwood) and their son, Tahir, Shelby Abell (Jakob Christensen), Randi Abell, Haley Bresee, Austin Abell, Bo Abell, Hexton Abell, and Jagger Abell; his grandfather, Melvin Bresee; aunts and uncles, Goldie Hubbs (Jason), Amy Bodine (Nick McKinley), Donna Milner (Brandy), Nathan Bresee (Teresa), Jason Bresee (Justine), Kayla Outt, Mark Bresee, Melvin Bresee (Jenna Outt), and Tim Sargent; his cousin, Joshua Armstrong (Katelyn Wood), and their son and Zeppelin’s best friend, Jax; as well as a host of extended family.

Memorial services are pending at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.