Bill McAbee, 87, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jay County, IN on August 7, 1939 to the late Earl McAbee and Mary Mae Landers. He graduated from Portland High School in 1957. Bill proudly served and retired from the US Air Force after 21 years as a Master Sargent. Throughout his career, he helped protect President Nixon and President Ford. While serving as an Office of Special Investigations (OSI) agent, he was shot in the line of duty. He carried the bullet from the incident in his body for the remainder of his life, a lasting reminder of the risks he faced in service to his country and dedication to his duty. He was a member and deacon of Northridge Baptist Church. He was a past District Director of the Indiana State USBC and past President and Director of the Fort Wayne Bowling Association. He was inducted into the Fort Wayne Bowling Association Hall of Fame. His love of bowling began when he started setting pins in Portland, IN at an early age. Bill’s highest bowling game was a 299. Along with bowling, he enjoyed golfing and fishing. Bill married Patricia Gavin on September 27, 1958 and they later divorced. Bill married his wife, Kay Beeks, on August 30, 1987. He was passionate about God, his country and his family.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kay McAbee; children, Dedra Strong of Montana, Bill (Kim) McAbee Jr of Indiana, Anna (Jim) Orrell of Indiana, Shane (Cindy) Bentz of Wisconsin, and Jeremy “Jerry” (April) Bentz of Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 1 great-great-grandson; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughters, Mandy Papineau and Miranda Orrell and brother, Pete McAbee.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior at Northridge Baptist Church (1300 E. Cook Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). Visitation will also be on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial will follow the service to Eel River Cemetery in Churubusco, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northridge Baptist Church or Heart to Heart Hospice.