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David Mabe Obituary
YADKINVILLE — Mr. David Lee Mabe, 69, of Pilot View Church Road, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1947, in Moore County to Clyde L. and Ruth Avis Tuttle Mabe. Mr. Mabe was retired with 36 years of service from the Austin Company, loved to go fishing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew David Mabe; his infant twins; and an infant brother, Toby Mabe. Surviving are his devoted wife of 44 years, Delores Williams Mabe, of the home; his parents, Clyde L. and Avis T. Mabe of Charlotte; a brother, Larry Allen Mabe of Lancaster, South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster. Burial will follow in Pilot View Friends Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Student Ministry of Maplewood Baptist Church, P.O. Box 576, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Mabe
Andrew Mackie
April 20, 2023
David was a good man and he is still missed. I am glad to say that we knew each and Matthew, too.
Gary Greene
April 27, 2017
Dear Delores,
I am saddened to hear of David's passing.
Mom had told me about him taking chemo treatments and I was waiting to hear good things from that. I have many fond memories from my younger days at Lake Tillery with David as a role model. Even then he was a good example of how to live your life and treat people with kindness.
Everyone who has had David touch their lives will miss him dearly.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Gary Greene
Daniel Vestal
April 27, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. The very short time that I knew you and your family during my middle school years at Fall Creek Elementary to my Forbush High School years... Matthew, yourself, and David were always very kind. I remember him always making time to hear me ramble on about all sorts of things after Pilot View services.
I appreciate you and your family. I will continue to think of you and everyone your family has touched.
Andrew Mackie
April 27, 2017
Delores,
David's death caught me by surprise. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days and nights ahead.
Grant & Pam Mastin
April 27, 2017
Dear Delores,
We were so sorry to hear about David's passing. We were also not aware of Matthew's passing in 2012 until we saw David's obituary. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. God bless!
Eileen Kidd
April 27, 2017
I am so sorry Delores. Please know I am praying for you and your family.
Candace Conaway
April 27, 2017
Delores,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Adams
April 26, 2017
Delores so sorry to hear this about David always praying for you sending love and hugs your way
Reba Hollingworth
April 26, 2017
Delores, My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sorrow.
So sorry. love you Reba
Ann Crews
April 26, 2017
Delores, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, but I have good confidence that you know how to trust in the Lord during this time. May God's presence and peace carry you through.
Margie Willard
April 26, 2017
Delores,
So sorry to see your husband's obituary, noting all your other losses. It doesn't get any easier does it? Our hope is in the Lord. Hang tight. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Alice Shepherd
April 26, 2017
Delores,
My heart breaks for you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alice and Ben
Jennifer Engel
April 26, 2017
Delores,
Love and hugs from us. Words are hard to come by but please know you are loved so much. Another angel in heaven to watch after you here on earth. David was such a special person to so many.
Gene Moser
April 26, 2017
Delores,
Very sorry to hear of David's passing. Rexa and I are happy to have gotten to know you guys. We will be praying for your family.
Angie Brendle
April 26, 2017
Delores,
So sorry for your loss, lifting you in prayer. The Brendle Family; Jay, Angie, & Jacob
Steven Brown
April 26, 2017
Mrs. Delores our thoughts and prayers are with you. David was a super nice Christian man and he will always be remembered.
Nancy Walls
April 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss Delores. Janel was talking about a good man David was. We are praying for you and family.
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