CABLE, Dean W., 86, of Sandston, Va., passed away on May 10, 2009. He was born January 14, 1923 in Wakefield, Nebraska, to the late Walter Cable and Opal Brittin. After being raised in Omaha, he served his country during World War II as a U.S. Marine in the Pacific Theater. Dean was a member of the American Legion Post # 144, and loved antique cars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 2003, and a granddaughter, Lisa Cable. Survivors include three sons, Dean Jr., Dennis and David; his brother, Dale; and sister, Ramona; grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Travis, Keith, Aaron, Vincent and Samantha; step-grandchildren, Wendy, Lisa, Casey, Sarah, Austin; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the Nelsen Funeral Home Laburnum Chapel, where services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Entombment will follow at Washington Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dear Dave & family,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know by all the fun stories of Pops that he will be truly missed. Treasure all the great memories and may god be with you and your family.
Sheri Newcomb
May 15, 2009 | New Kent, VA
To all the Cables: My sympathies to you all, your "old man" was a dear old soul and always kind to me, always a gentleman. I know he will be missed by all that knew him. With love,
Beverley Brazelle
May 12, 2009 | Reedville, VA
Dear Dean and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that you need, please don't hesitate to call.
Karen Tuck
May 12, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Dave & Vince,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May god be with you and your family at this time. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Stacy Shaw-Smith
May 12, 2009 | Quinton, VA
Vince & Dave,
Im so sorry to hear about Pops passing. I never had the priviledge to meet him, but I know he was a sweet man who was very special to your family. He could always make us laugh when he would call MAG to talk to one of you guys :) My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
Erin Shipp
May 12, 2009 | Quinton, VA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tom & Dawn Ball
May 12, 2009 | Bowling Green, VA
To The Cable Boys,My younger days with all of you are so vivid in my heart and mind. Horse shows when your Daddy was announcer.
The fun times at Elko Community Center and during our school years. My mother and father (deceased )thought so much of your parents. Love and Blessing to all of you. Carolyn "Jordan" Stevens
Carolyn Stevens
May 12, 2009 | Mechanicsville, VA
Dennis,Nancy, and the Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave and Noel
813-235-9288
Dave and Noel Draine
May 12, 2009 | Land 0 Lakes, FL
