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John Gabbard Obituary
John F. Gabbard, 74, departed this life on Friday, Feb. 6, at his residence in Hazard. He was born in Hazard, the son of the late Tom Gabbard and the late Anna Juanita Smith Gabbard. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ramona, Margaret, and Elizabeth; and his brother, Michael.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Campbell Gabbard; three daughters, Susan and Robert Brashear, Diane and Glen Combs and Anna Laura and Gary Roark; his son, John Alan and Jane Gabbard; sister, Tommy G. Bailey; brother, James Gabbard; brother-in-law, Donnie Campbell; grandchildren, Candace Combs, Justin Combs, Brittany Kelly, Barrett Brashear, Megan Watts, Taylor Gabbard, Spencer Brashear, Max Kelly, Ally James, and Barrett James; great-grandchildren, Jayce, Hayden, Isabella, and Mallory; special family, the Drinkard family of Cullman, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Arrangements were handled by the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Hazard, where family received friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, and a memorial service was held following directly after, with Jody Maggard officiating
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Relay For Life.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gabbard
Dwight Hall
February 4, 2024
John was such a good person and friend....I have thought of him often since his passing....Rest in Peace my friend.
Sharon Barger
February 26, 2015
Dear Susan, I am so sorry, did not know until just now and wanted you to know that you are now in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you!
February 23, 2015
Dear Cindy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have so enjoyed knowing you all in this life and will see you all again on the other side. Keep the faith Cindy and know that the Lord will never leave or forsake you and know that I love you all. Will miss seeing you all here in Lexington.
Holly Price LPN
Don McIntosh
February 10, 2015
Cindy, I'm so very sorry for our loss. I think John would want us to remember Jesus during our grief, because it is Jesus that insures us we will see John again someday and that makes it easier to bear.
Charles Nocholson
February 10, 2015
Johnny was a good friend in our high school days. So sorry to hear of his death. Condolences to the fsmily.
Dwight Hall
February 10, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a good moral man and a good friend. My condolences to the family
February 9, 2015
So very sorry for your loss Mrs. Gabbard. We love you.
Rhonda Riley
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