Raymond Eugene Asbell

Salesman, dog lover, world-class angler, friend, Grandpa, Dad and Disciple of the Lord, Jesus Christ - Raymond Eugene Asbell wrote the final chapter to his storied 73 year life on Saturday, August 13th, with family and friends by his side in Springville, Utah.

Raymond was born on December 15, 1942 in the deep south of Valdosta, Georgia and would often share his adventures of growing up in the swampland which included chasing away house visitors ranging from moccasin snakes to alligators. Raymond had a passion for life and found great joy in fishing, scouting, photography, church service and spending time with his family and friends. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Raymond served valiantly in many responsible church positions and dedicated his life to serving the Lord. In 1986 Raymond was awarded the prestigious Silver Beaver Award, one of Scouting's highest honors. His tireless kindness, patience, generosity and Christ-like example will be missed, but not forgotten. While serving an LDS mission in the Buffalo, New York area, he met his future eternal companion Carol Lee Harward. Together they enjoyed 50 years of blissful marriage. Raymond is survived by his wife Carol Lee Harward Asbell, five sons: Scott (Ann) Asbell, Michael (Malinda) Asbell, Craig Asbell, Robbie (Tami) Asbell, Todd (Kristina) Asbell; one daughter: Shaunna (John) Leinweber along with 22 grand-children and 8 great-grand children; and his siblings Norman Asbell, Charles Asbell, & Robert Asbell. He was preceded in death by his parents Felix Camalah Asbell and Cois Lucille Dawkins Asbell, and his siblings Vernon Asbell & Gwendolyn Asbell Whitman.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pleasant Grove 12th Ward Chapel, 700 East 500 North with a viewing from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Friends and family may also attend a viewing Thursday evening August 18, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

A special thanks to Stonehenge Care Facility and iCare Hospice for the incredible attention and assistance they provided over the last few months.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.