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Charles McABEE Obituary
Preceding Charles in death are his parents, Virginia and Henry McAbee (Cliffside, N.C.).
Charles is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jeany McAbee; and children, Debbie Long (Kenny) of Yorktown, Sheila Topp (Bob) of Orange Park, Fla., and Kimberly Jones of Fredericksburg; eight grandchildren, David Hilliard, Adam Long, Emily Long, Doug Jones, Vickie Jones, Faith Jones, Michael Topp and Adrienne Topp. Charles is also survived by his brothers, Ronnie and Danny McAbee of North Carolina; and sisters-in-law, Sue Christensen (James) of Washington D.C., Rachel Pemberton of Fredericksburg and Jane Shaw of Colorado.
He will be missed by his family and friends very much.
Memories of Charles will be shared at a gathering of family and friends at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the home of Kay Stewart and Susan and Steve Kelley, in Hampton. Call 757-851-2646 for directions and more information. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Sheila
March 26, 2021
He was my one and only BEST FRIEND. I miss him more today then ever.
I miss you so much daddy. My life will never be the same without you.
Sheila Topp, McAbee
June 15, 2011
I will miss you so badly my Daddy. You were my Best friend.
June 13, 2011
Jeannie and family, Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Mamye and Peanut Chincoteague, Va.
Betty Joyner
June 13, 2011
Jeany and family,
You and your family have been in our prayers and thoughts since we heard of Mcabee's illness. We will always remember and cherish the fun times we had with you. The visits to the farm, the softball games, the shipyard dances and summer get togethers. LD and Mcabee shared a love for softball and sports that many just dream of having. Their friendship meant alot to LD and we still talk about the good old days.
We are sorry we will not be able to see everyone on Saturday as we will be leaving for Ohio with our grandson on Wednesday to play in the Tournament of Champions, baseball traveling team.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. There will be a great reunion one day and the stories they will tell...well they will be grand I am sure. Lots of time to make up all our love to you and yours. love you Betty and LD
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Jack Leatherwood
June 13, 2011
Dear Jeany and Family,
You may or may not remember me. Charlie and I were high school and Copeland Park pals and shared many great experiences together. As often happens, however, as we married and raised families our lifes went separate ways...his to the shipyard and mine to engineering school. However, not a year passed that I haven't thought about the friendship we shared. What I recall most is the good-natured competiveness we shared in everything from who could eat the most and gain the most weight (we were both skinny kids) to who had the biggest biceps or fastest car or (believe it or not) who could make the better grades. I also remember some fine poker games in your apartment in Ferguson Park and your house in Newmarket. (He didn't like to lose!) He was a good man and you should treasure the many years you shared together. I truly regret that I did not make a better effort to keep in touch over the years. I know he will be sorely missed by family and friends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.
"Ham" Williams
June 12, 2011
Dear Jennie and Family,
What a grand time Charlie and I had when we were at JJMA and later at the shipyard. Of course, we did some good, accurate and productive work together but we laughed and joked with each other all the way through it. What fun days!! Please know that I deeply share your sadness at his passing and pray you will be comforted with happy, light-hearted memories of him.
Bill and Claudia Thomas
June 12, 2011
It has been an honor to know Charles we will miss him and hope that your memories of wonderful times together will brighten these dark times.
June 12, 2011
I remember Mac as a fine softball player even at an age when most guys would have stopped competing.. He had the highest batting average on our team. I'm proud to have been his friend and teammate. I will miss him very much. Gary Wensel Newport News.
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