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Mills River - Jerry Charles Cabe, 57, of Mills River, passed away following a lengthy battle with colon cancer on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
A native of Franklin, NC, he was the son of Arthur Cabe and Annie Ruth Dean Cabe.
He is also survived by his wife, Beverly Russell Cabe; two daughters, Shelley Graham (Will) of Weaverville, Melissa Cabe (Andrew Harlfinger) of Hilton Head, SC; one step-daughter, Molly Reed (Jason) of Black Mountain; three sisters, Audrey Henderson (Tom) of Otto, NC, Susan Bunn (David) of Middlesex, NC and Sara Wheeless (Mark) of Raleigh, NC as well as several nieces and nephews and one great niece.
Jerry worked for 35 years as an industrial machinist at Norton Diamond & Tool/ Saint Gobain. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking and spending time with his family and his little dog, Kemoe.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Macon Funeral Home, 261 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Cancer Treatment Centers Of America (www.cancercenter.com) to help cure colon cancer, CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 (www.carepartnersfoundation.org) or to a charity of your choice.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family with local arrangements and a memorial guest register is available online at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Cindy Pace
May 30, 2015
Beverly, so sorry,I was in shock to come across this. So young. I think of you two often. May God give you comfort that you need. Cynthia Carter Pace
Tina Kuykendall
May 28, 2015
Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. I am here if you need anything, day or night.
Shelley M. Pritchett
May 27, 2015
Susan, My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time and in the days ahead.
Christine
May 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May you find comfort in God's promise that we can see our loved ones again. John 6:40 & 1Thessalonians 4:13.
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Phyllis Guess
May 27, 2015
Beverly,Melissa,Shelly So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers
May 26, 2015
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during this time of great sorrow.
Mark & Wanda Gant
May 26, 2015
We are deeply saddened to know of Jerry's passing. Our prayers are with each of you. May God comfort you as only He can.
Joann Crawford
May 24, 2015
may God bless you all in this time of such pain. Heaven gained another angel this week. I never met this young man but I know he was special. Mom and Dad Cabe, my heart aches for you today. Susan i love you and prayers for all the family.
Roger LeQuire
May 24, 2015
Just a note to let each family member know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of great sorrow.. May God send peace to your hearts..
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