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Gregory Cabell Obituary
Gregory V. Cabell, 53, of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, August 15, 2010, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
He was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on February 13, 1957, the son of Henry and Ruth Cabell of Charlottesville. He was the husband of Darlene P. Cabell.
He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age and became a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Later in life he joined Mount Zion First African Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Men's Ministry. He was a graduate of Charlottesville High School Class of 1975 and attended Piedmont Virginia Community College. Greg retired after 23 years of service from the United States Army Reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was a Lexus Nexus Purchasing Agent for 27 years. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, an avid golfer and played softball.
In addition to his beloved wife, Darlene P. Cabell, he leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Gregory Cabell Jr. and Christopher Johnson of Charlottesville, Virginia; one daughter, Amy Cabell; five brothers, Henry Cabell Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, Richard Cabell and his wife, Stephanie, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Wayne Cabell and his wife, Wanda, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Jonathan Cabell of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Joseph Cabell of Sam Houston, Texas.; one sister, Patricia Cabell of Charlottesville, Virginia; three grandchildren, Elijah Cabell, Isaiah Cabell, and Natrielle Johnson; a mother in-law, Corine Payne of Charlottesville, Virginia; a brother-in-law, Millard Payne; a sister in-law, Sharlene Chambliss; five devoted friends, Charles Jones, Alfred Loving, John Anderson, Chris Smith and Jeffrey Lloyd; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010, at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the Hospice of the Piedmont and the ALS Association.
To pay condolences to the family you may sign the guest book at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Stephanie Witcher
August 26, 2010
I am sad to hear of the passing of Gregory. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Cabell family in your time of sorrow.
Carolyn Haywood
August 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandra Christmas
August 23, 2010
Darlene and Family
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
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Timothy Lockley
August 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out for the Cabell family in this time of a great loss. May God be with you all and see you through.
JIMMY NAYLOR
August 21, 2010
HENRY AND WAYNE AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.GREGORY WAS A GOOD MAN.HAD SOME GREAT MEMORIES AT CHS AND THE DOWNTOWN ARMERY WHERE WE USE TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Emily Nolte-Shotwell
August 21, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Greg. My sincerest sympathies to you.
Wanda Wood
August 21, 2010
Darlene & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.Greg was a good person. He is an angel in heaven.God Bless You....
The Witcher Family - Charlton Ave.
August 21, 2010
Darlene & Children,
Heartfelt Sympathy. We love you.
Your memories will heal your heart keep believing and knowing that God is who he said he would be forever and forever. Trust him.
Lorine Brown
August 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
carmelita wood
August 21, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are with the cabell family. May God be with you and take comfort knowing that your family is in the prayers of so many other at this time.
Julie Plumb
August 20, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. May memories bring you comfort as the days go by.
Ellie Barbour
August 20, 2010
To the Cabell family, We are sorry for your tremendous loss. May God be with you during this difficult time
Frances and Paul Lee
August 20, 2010
Darlene and Family,
We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in God's grace.
Beta Childress
August 20, 2010
To the Cabell Family,
I extend our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Greg. May God bless and provide peace during this period.
Norma Washington
August 20, 2010
Darlene & Family: So sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. Stay encouraged. Peace & Blessings - Norma, Tanya, Jona, Sierra, Cynthia & Jalen.
Rita Mallory-Banks
August 20, 2010
Dear Greg,
Thank you so much for all the good times we shared. It gives me comfort to have known you. You were a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. May you rest in peace as you remain in our hearts. We will miss you…
Robert and Rita Banks
Lavetta Enoch Barlow
August 20, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May the presence of family and friends and God's grace comfort you.
Lavetta & James Barlow, Jr.
Wm & Bonnie Johnson
August 20, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pastor M. A. Turner, Sr.
August 20, 2010
To the Cabell Family:
May you find strength and comfort in the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit during this time of bereavement. "Be not dismayed, whate'er betide. God will take care of you."
ROBERT CARTER
August 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelby Davis
August 20, 2010
Darlene and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Greg's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. You can take comfort in knowing that he is now in a better place. God will grant you comfort and you will be able to remember the joys adn the good times.
Sincerely,
James Alston
August 20, 2010
I send the Cabell's family thoughts of peace,prayers and courage
David Steppe
August 20, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sarah Wood
August 20, 2010
Darlene,
My heart is so very saddened to learn of Greg's passing. He will forever be in your hearts. Lean on God. He will surround you with His love & comfort & strengthen you like never before during this time, but also in the days to come as you return to your routine.
With heartfelt sympathy & love,
Geraldine Johnson
August 20, 2010
To: Chris & the Cabell Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Geraldine Johnson & Family---Cobham,Va
Tracy Becks
August 20, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
CRAIG, JOANN SHELTON AND FAMILY
August 20, 2010
DARLENE AND FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.
Kathy Hicks
August 20, 2010
Darlene I am sorry for the your loss. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Glass
August 20, 2010
Darlene and family, I am sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Greg was always a good friend with a big smile. May your many memories and faith comfort you at this time.
Richard & Pamela Schoolcraft
August 20, 2010
My dear friend,
Remember all the wonderful times you were able to share with Grey.
Give my love to Greg and Amy and please let me know if I can be of any help.
Love you,
Pam & Rick
Cornelia Coles
August 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mildred Critzer
August 19, 2010
Darlene and family :I was sorry to hear of Greg's passing he will be missed by many. May you all find comfort in knowing he has earned his wings.
August 19, 2010
To: The Cabell Family,We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May god bless your family in your time of sorry. We love you. Lewis Paige and family.
george steppe
August 19, 2010
to the cabell family sorry to hear the passing of your love one greg may the lord bring the family peace and comfort in time of sorrow he will on the promise of his word rest in peace greg.
Kat Harris
August 19, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sarah Stein
August 19, 2010
Darlene and Family,
I was heartbroken to learn of Greg's death. I always enjoyed seeing Greg and his beautiful smile. Please know that my love and support for all of you will never stop.
Kim Burton
August 19, 2010
Dear Darlene and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. I know you will miss him dearly. Please hold on to God, the good times you had with Greg, and know that you will be together again. But they that wait upon they LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31. Kim Burton
August 19, 2010
Dear Darlene, Amy & Family,
Please know that our prayers/thoughts are with you at this time. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Judy Pointer & Family
Judy&Marvin Mills
August 19, 2010
Darlene & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronald Sheffey/SFC/USAR
August 19, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Theresa Rawlings and Family
August 19, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Denise Seamster
August 19, 2010
Darlene and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
With sincerest sympathy,
Susan Hartless
August 19, 2010
Darlene and Family,
So sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and is now with the angels. Remember and celebrate the good times and joy you shared.
Lena Steppe-Jones
August 19, 2010
Uncle Henry, Aunt Ruth, Darlene,Amy and family
I am very sorry to hear about Greg's passing. I will keep you all in my prayers please be strong.
August 19, 2010
Darlene, Greg and Amy,
We are so sorry! Greg will be greatly missed. We love you and you are forever in our hearts and prayers. GOD BLESS you and KEEP you at this difficult time and forever.
Mary and Leland
Lucy Hill
August 19, 2010
Darlene and Family - I'm so sorry for your loss but we know that it's Heaven's gain. Greg was a great friend and he will be missed. Stay strong and cherish the memories.
Cenia Barbour
August 19, 2010
To The Cabell Family,
Sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He's in the arms of God now, he's happier than he has ever been in life. Our heart goes out to the family. God bless you all.
Cenia & Leroy Barbour and Family
arthur taylor
August 19, 2010
Henry, I'm sorry to hear the sad news about Greg. May God bless you and your family.
Cece Walker
August 19, 2010
Dralene and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Greg will be missed but know we will see him again. May God comfort you all always.
Roger and Karen washington
August 19, 2010
To Darlene and Family
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. I know God will comfort and give you the peace you need in your time of sorrow.
Tom Gentry
August 19, 2010
Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Denise Dent
August 19, 2010
To Greg's family, I am so very sorry for loss. I remember the last time I saw Bo, he told me that he was going by to his buddy Greg.
August 19, 2010
Darlene, I'm sorry to hear about your husband's passing. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Sharon Marsh (Charlottesville, VA)
Leona Brown and Sarah Frances Harris
August 19, 2010
To: The Cabell Family
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God be with each of you and keep you always in his tender care.
D.E. Frank Reeves
August 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 19, 2010
Darlene, "little Greg", and Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Greg was a wonderful person and will be greated missed. God bless you and your family.
Connie
Mack & Ramona Poindexter
August 19, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 19, 2010
Darlene..i am so sorry to hear about Greg...you have my deepest sympathy and if there is anything i can do..Please let me know...Trust in GOD and he will see you through this difficult time....take care of your self..
Lessie
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