Evan Abel

Evan Lane Abel, 13, of Lorena, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Temple, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, May 24 at First Baptist Church of Woodway, 101 Ritchie Rd., Woodway, TX with interment to follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 23 from 1-3 pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco.
Evan was born July 17, 2001 in Waco to John and Kristi (Hill) Abel. He was part of the Life skills class at Lorena Elementary School. He enjoyed music, singing and dancing to the Wiggles, and sports. Evan played in the Challenger Baseball League for many years.
In such a short time, Evan touched so many lives. He will live on in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know him. He was a beacon of hope and inspiration. His smile and high-fives will be missed by many.
Evan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Abel and his maternal grandfather, Rodney Hill.
Evan leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving parents, John and Kristi Abel; brothers, Jake and Ryne Abel; grandparents, Willie Abel and John and Brenda Winkler; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as many friends, including his special classmates and teachers in his Life Skills class at Lorena Elementary and at Hewitt Elementary.
Evan’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Scott & White Hospice and the staff at McLane Children’s Hospital Pediatric ICU.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Evan’s name may be made to the National MPS Society, www.mpssociety.org.