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Bobbie Lee Mabe

FUNERAL HOME

Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes - North Main Chapel

703 North Main Street

Danville, Virginia

Bobbie Mabe Obituary

DANVILLE, Va. - Bobbie Lee Mabe, 75, of 1032 Twin Arch Road, died Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Danville Regional Medical Center.

Born Oct. 8, 1929 in Danville, he was the son of the late Robert L. Mabe and the late Ollie Darnell Mabe.

Mr. Mabe had been a patient in the hospital since falling ill on Christmas Eve.

He lived his entire life in the Danville area and in the 1950's played professional baseball. He began his baseball career as a relief pitcher for the Houston Buffs, then played in the major leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. His stock in trade was a whistling fastball and an assortment of tricky breaking stuff. In 1956, after five years in the minors, he topped the Texas League with 21 wins and 195 strikeouts. He posted a fine 2.10 ERA at Omaha the next year and was called up to the Cards in late 1958. He was later with the Reds, before completing his career with Baltimore.

After baseball, he worked as a district manager in sporting goods for K-Mart and then he worked for Dan River Mills, where he retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the Glen Oak Country Club and was an avid golfer.

He married Betty Ingram Mabe on December 28, 1948. She died Nov. 25, 2003.

He is survived by a daughter, Dana M. Williams of the residence; a brother, Milton D. Mabe of Moneta, Va.; a granddaughter, Kelli Young and her husband, Jonathan Young of Mebane, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Brandyn Michael Young and Kristopher Andrew Givan Young.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 10 at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Rev. Albert Moser officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park.

The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times they will be at the residence, 1032 Twin Arch Road.

Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, North Main is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobbie Mabe

30 Entries

Steve Chappell

January 12, 2005

Dana and Milton

I am sorry for your loss. I understand and only wish I could help but that, no one can do other than to try to be there for you. And I am here if you want to talk.

David Glover

January 12, 2005

Dana,Milton and family, I am sorry I just heard about your loss. Bobbie was a good friend and boss during my days at K-mart. I am glad I saw you and your dad last year. All of us have changed over the years but he still had the same smile that I will always remember.

Billy Morgan

January 11, 2005

Dana sorry to here about your Dad he was a great person.I enjoyed working with him in the mill and playing golf with him.

Billy Morgan

Janice Durham

January 11, 2005

Dana, so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a wonderful guy & will be greatly missed by many many people. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers. Love ya !!

Bill and Bobbie Copeland

January 11, 2005

We were blessed to share school days with Bobby and to enjoy watching his fantastic pitching. He truly loved the sport and was a shining example to everyone who saw him "throw" a ball. We have enjoyed our reunions and 2nd Tuesday evening dinners with him, and to see the delight in his face as he told of his days of baseball...God bless the family, you have great memories of an outstanding athlete and all round good guy...

arnie chilton

January 11, 2005

Sorry to hear about Bobbie.My name may not be familar but I ejoyed the years that I had the opputunity to go to school at Baltimore and Schoolfield High School.Remember playing baseball at Westend school. Bobbie was very hard picture to catch,but as a catcher i did my best.may GOD BLESS each and every member of his family.

Paul & Patti Heffinger

January 11, 2005

Dana & Family,

We were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was definitely a very special person. I lost my dad in 2001 so I know how hard this is for you. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Jack and Shirley Terry

January 11, 2005

Dear Dana, Milton and families,

We are to sorry to hear of Bobby's and Betty's passing. We know that this is a most difficult time for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God will see you through.

Jean Tamson

January 10, 2005

Dana, May God comfort you during this time of loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Jean Tamson

Janice Mims

January 10, 2005

Dana, your Dad was very special to all of us at First Citizens Bank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bonnie Jackson Little

January 10, 2005

Dana and Milton,

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and father. I have not seen you in about 25 or 30 years but I think of both of you often. May God Bless You and help you through your loss.

God Bless

Alger Robbins

January 10, 2005

To Dana and Kelli

Sorry to hear the passing of your loved one.

May Peace and the Love of God Be with you always.

You former neighboor from Berryman Avenue, Danville, Virginia.

Charles O'Brien

January 10, 2005

My sincere condolences to members of Bobbie Mabe's family.

I thank Bobbie for the many wonderful memories, for his friendship and for his example.

Bobbie was a loved friend and classmate throughout elementary and high school. His primary interest was always baseball, but in his earlier years he loved singing and playing the guitar and flirting with the girls. Bobbie was an attractive boy who was popular with everyone and the envy of many.

In elementary school Bobbie would frequently tell stories about what exciting things he and ‘Ollie’ had done over the weekends. It was months before learning that ‘Ollie’ was his mother, rather than a sister.

I moved from Schoolfield in 1948 and lost contact with Bobbie. When I started returning for SHS Reunions, Bobbie and I reconnected as old friends, just as if there had not been a separation.

I will truly miss seeing and chatting with Bobbie.

Patsy Durham Cox

January 10, 2005

Dana,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. It's been alot of years since we have seen each other but I know how hard it is to lose a Dad and God will carry you through.

Wayne Mitchell

January 10, 2005

Dana! Bobby's name will live on at Glen Oak C.C.

Patricia (Cook( Gould

January 10, 2005

Dana and family:

I worked with your Mom and Dad in the late 60's at K-Mart, I did not know that Betty had died until I read the obits today, I am so sorry for your lost, it is very hard when both of your parents die. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Walter and Deborah Motley

January 10, 2005

We are very sorry for your loss.Bobbie's frankness and sense of humor made him one of our favorite people at Glen Oak, he will be sorely missed.

Mark Hopkins

January 10, 2005

My family and I were very sad to hear about the loss of Bobbie. He will be missed by his many friends in the golf community.

Kathy McBride Keatts

January 10, 2005

I wish to send my heartfelt prayers to the Mabe family. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and keep you.

FRANCES MILES

January 10, 2005

All of us down here in Mississippi will miss you. Dana & Kelli, we love ya'll. Take care & our prayers are with you guys. Milton please help take care of our girl.

Steve & Kay Farmer

January 10, 2005

Dana,

Your father was a very special person and will be greatly missed. we loved to play golf with him and when he wasn't playing just to enjoy his company in the club house. He always had a smile and a hell-o for you, and his sense of humor was the best. He will be greatly missed by Steve & myself.

Marsha Grubbs Pinnick

January 10, 2005

Milton, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I remember how you always kept us updated on his career. We know you were very proud of him and will miss him terribly. Our love and sympathy, Marsha and family

DAVID&SHEILA DEHART

January 10, 2005

TO A REALLY GOOD FRIEND WE WILL MISS YOU BOBBY REST IN PEACE

Elsie Lavinder Jones

January 10, 2005

Dana & Family...Bobbie was a dear friend to me and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Jane Jones Williams

January 10, 2005

Dana & family...our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Bobbie was a such a nice man! I know you will miss him greatly.

Nick Risko

January 10, 2005

Mr Mabe I only met you once you were a fine man Tks for the memory Nick Risko

Mary and Mike Blalock (Eunice Fitzgerald)

January 10, 2005

Dana, I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'll be praying for you.

A comforting thought. Your father is reunited with your Mother and they are doing fine.

Be in touch soon.

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