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Kevin Gabbard Obituary

GABBARD Kevin J. Gabbard, age 31, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006 in Seattle, WA. He was a graduate of Dublin Coffman High School, Class of 1993 and a member of Dublin Baptist Church. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandfathers Garland Everidge and Hugh Gabbard and is survived by his daughter, Samantha Gabbard; his parents, Darrel and Brenda Gabbard; his brother, Chris Gabbard; his sister, Kim Gabbard; his grandmothers, Esba Everidge and Oskie Gabbard; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kevin's family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Dublin Baptist Church, 7195 Coffman Road, Dublin, OH 43017, where funeral service will follow in the church sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Darrel Gabbard and Associate Pastor Randall Wood officiating. Private family interment will be held Tuesday at Dublin Cemetery. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to the Dublin Baptist Church, Children's Ministry Building Fund in Kevin's memory. Arrangements completed by RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME at POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH, 614-792-1471.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 27 to May 28, 2006.

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Julia Hollars/White

May 29, 2006

Dear Gabbards, I can't imagine your pain, but I am claiming for you that peace that passes understanding that we are all promised. You are loved!

Rod Wamsley

May 29, 2006

Darrell, Brenda, and family



Jane and I heard of your loss via sunday school class emails and are so sorry. You are in our prayers...you guys are very special to us and I know that God will confort all of you and take care of Kevin. You, more than most,know that God's promises are real and He never fails or forsakes us...Just continue to trust Him and He will give you peace.



Rod and Jane Wamsley

Opp, Alabama

Earl & LaRae Danforth

May 28, 2006

We do remember Kevin and family when we first moved to Perrysburg. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Larson

May 28, 2006

Darrell and Brenda,

Praying for you.

Love Allen and Linda Larson

LLOYD BULLOCK

May 28, 2006

DARREL&BRENDA, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE WILL SURELY KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. WE NOW LIVE IN GLOUSTER OHIO AND UNABLE TO GET INTO DUBLIN TO SEE YOU BUT WERE SO SORRY FOR THIS LOSS. BEVERLY AND LLOYD BULLOCK

Carly Roule

May 27, 2006

Kevin was a wonderful man and a great father. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We love you Kevin!

Laura Radabaugh

May 27, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear of your lose. I remember Kevin as little boy, years ago I use to babysit your children. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Steve Jackson

May 27, 2006

Dear Darrell, Brenda and Family,

We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will be praying for you during this most difficult time.

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