Howard Wayne Dabbs

Howard Wayne Dabbs obituary, Madison, TN

Howard Wayne Dabbs

Howard Dabbs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House on Jan. 27, 2026.
Howard Wayne Dabbs, age 82 of Madison passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at The Maybell Carter Assisted Living in Madison, TN. He was born August 12, 1943 in Linden, TN to John Dabbs, Jr and Lucille Ward Dabbs. He worked as a plumber for Wrangler Boots until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents;3 brothers, John Lewis Dabbs, Billy Ray Dabbs and Joe Dabbs; sister, Nancy Haywood; grandson, Alex. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dabbs, Madison, TN; sons, Eric Dabbs, Darden, TN and Roger Dabbs, Lexington, TN; sisters, Mary (Billy Ray) Jones, Linden, TN, Sally Pearcy, Lexington, TN and Bessie Nell Duncan, Linden, TN; 1 grandchild. There are no services or visitation planned at this time. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

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