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William Cabaniss Obituary
Born in Athens on September 20, 1927, he was the son of Dr. William Harvey Cabaniss, MD and Bessie Brightwell Cabaniss. He was predeceased by his beloved sisters: Helen Cabaniss McPherson, Alice (Wiggie) Cabaniss Langdale and Bessie Cabaniss Hopkins and niece, Janet Grier McPherson.
Dr. Cabaniss was a graduate of Athens public schools and the University of Georgia (1949) where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. His college years were interrupted by service in United States Army during which time he worked at Walter Reed Hospital in virus research. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (1953), interned at Emory University Hospital (1954-1957) following which he became Board Certified in Dermatology. Dr. Cabaniss commenced his medical practice in Athens in 1957 and retired in 2004.
Dr. Cabaniss was a member of many professional organizations, and a founding board member of the Athens Academy where he served for many years and was named a Life Trustee during the school's 50th anniversary in 2017.
Dr. Cabaniss is survived by his wife, Ann Cox Kemp Cabaniss and his three children: Ellen Cabaniss Bawcom of Sarasota, FL, William Harvey Cabaniss, Ill of London, David Brightwell Cabaniss (Gloria) of Albany, NY; and stepchildren: William Larkin Kemp, Ill (Robin), Governor Brian Porter Kemp (Marty), Julie Wilson Kemp Rief (Rocky). He is also survived by nieces: Helen McPherson Costantino (Mark), Margaret McPherson Smith (Don); and eight grandchildren.
Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in Georgia, to protect the health and safety of our friends and family, the family of Dr. William Harvey Cabaniss Jr. MD, has cancelled the memorial reception that was scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020 at The Sexton's House at Oconee Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Athens Academy Cabaniss Library Fund, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens, GA 30606.
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Nancy Barrow Davidson
March 18, 2020
Dr. Cabaniss was highly respected by my father Dr. Ben C.Barrow, for whom I worked for 14 yr. at the Medical Center of Athens complex. I remember him sending me across the street to Dr. Cabaniss for a skin problem when I was in my early twenties. He was the first doctor that told me I should wear sunscreen on my face EVERY DAY . I remember his kindness and still follow his instructions 40 years later! My sincere condolences to his family.
Bernstein Funeral Home
March 13, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
David+Tammy Swann
March 11, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of y'all's loss.We are Praying for each of you now and days to come. Please Lean on Our Savior for understanding. Sending Prayers,Love,and Hugs across the miles we pray y'all feel them.
Sandra Mercer
March 10, 2020
My condolences to the Cabaniss family. He was a great dermatologist and a very kind man. He will be missed.
Terrie Tanner-Callahan
March 9, 2020
Sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Cabaniss, he was a great physician. Prayers for the family.
Charles Belflower
March 8, 2020
I fondly remember Dr. Cabaniss as a kind and understanding man. I visited him many times as he effectively treated my childhood skin allergies. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
March 8, 2020
Harvey was a life-long family friend of my father Dr. George Erwin. He was my father's best man and my godfather at my christening. He took me hunting many times as a boy and I will never forget our time together. I was fortunate to visit with him just a few months ago when I was up in Athens so we could reminisce about the times gone by. I will miss Harvey almost as much as my own father.
George Erwin, Jr
Savannah, GA
Barry Simmons
March 6, 2020
I am sorry to read about Harvey's passing. I remember him as a nice guy who worked very hard. He was my treating dermatologist for a short period of time, but enough to justify being called a really good and professional doctor.
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