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Jim Sabiston Obituary
Rocky Mount
Jim Sabiston, 66, passed away, Saturday, September 21, 2013. Jim was born January 24, 1947 in Onslow County to the late Jim Kinsey and Sallie Hudson Sabiston.
Jim Sabiston was a successful executive with over 35 years experience in the foodservice industry. Jim was the Executive Vice President of MBM Corporation in Rocky Mount, Executive Officer of Great American Equity Corporation, also headquartered in Rocky Mount; Jim was on the Board of Directors for Providence Bank, headquartered in Rocky Mount.
Jim was deeply involved in many charitable organizations as well as political and community organizations. He served in a variety of leadership roles including President of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Communities in Schools. Jim served on the Nash Community College Foundation Board of Trustees in 2009/2010. He was appointed to the Nash Community College Board of Trustees in 2009. He served on the Board of Directors for Duke Children's Hospital. Jim's commitment and community dedication were evidenced by the time and energy he contributed and a testament to his passion for effecting positive change.
Jim was actively involved in Duke University Athletics.
Jim attended East Carolina University. He served in the Army including a tour in Vietnam and attended Englewood Baptist Church.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife Susan Wood Sabiston, two daughters Christina and Kristen and two grandchildren, Christianna and Michaela. In addition to his wife and daughters, he leaves to cherish his memory, Aunt Alberta Creagh and husband, John W., Aunt Julianne Hudson; and a large extended family of cousins to which he was devoted. Special thanks go to his caregiver, Cassandra Graham.
Funeral service will be Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Englewood Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Cloer officiating. Visitation will follow after the service.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions can be made to Duke Children's Hospital, 512 South Mangum Street, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701
On-line condolences may be sent to the Sabiston Family by visiting www.cornerstone funeralhomeandcremations. com Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856.
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John Palmitier
October 1, 2013
I worked with Jim at MBM in the 90's. He was an inspiration to me professionally. I remember his hypothetical opportunities using "Mr. George Popadopolous" and his missing shipment of "kumquats". He was a great person. My sympathies to his family.
Orin Day
September 26, 2013
We will deeply miss Jim and will continue to think of him whenever the Duke Women's Basketball team takes the floor. Through thick and thin, he was always one of their most loyal supporters, and generously supported my work as well. Godspeed, Jim.
Dennis Eatman
September 26, 2013
To have known Jim and his family was a blessing. The fun and enthusiasm he brought to so many of us will always be remembered. His success should be thought of in the many lives he touched and the closeness of his many friends. Susan, my prayers are with you and the kids. I'd love to hear from you.
Kimberly Wordsworth - Murphy
September 25, 2013
Jim was like family and when I see him I see his larger than life smile! I am very sorry for your loss Susan. You were sure blessed to have each other and to have the family that you have today! Jim will live on within you all. Many blessings to you all.
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Sharon Whitehurst
September 25, 2013
God washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall come no more. **I thank God for the good fortune to work for MBM where I know Mr. Sabiston contribute so much and was so loved by all. My prayers to his wife and family. May God give you strength, peace, and many blessings, until you shall meet again in heaven. ~Sharon W.
Bill Peterson
September 25, 2013
Dear Susan and family: My friend Jim quickly became and remained one of my all-time favorite persons ever since I joined MBM over twenty years ago and even after retiring two years ago. Jim was a man of tremendous character and class and who always maintained a calm and healthy perspective on life even in the most stressful of circumstances and I have nothing but good memories of him and our personal conversations. May God bless you all richly and keep you in His tender care.
Lorine McCoy
September 25, 2013
My sympathy to the entire family.
Love and prayers. Lorine McCoy
lynette moore
September 24, 2013
Sorry for the sabiston's loss. Mr. Jim was a kind man. My prayers go out to his family. Heaven truly got an angel
September 24, 2013
Our prayers are with your family and we will miss seeing Jim at Chapel by the Sea. Kay and Buzzy Redding/Emerald Isle
Brenda Murphy
September 24, 2013
Susan, we were so sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Sue Hamm
September 24, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Sabiston Family. Mr Sabiston was a kind and gentle man and will be missed by many. I only knew him briefly working at MBM but I do know that he was well liked by all. I pray you can find peace in these sorrowed times by trusting in God our Father.
Anna Creagh
September 24, 2013
Jim was a light in our lives and we will forever cherish all the memories we made with him. Grief can be a long and arduous journey, but we are in it together -- and Jim is with us too. It's hard not to hate the world at a time like this, but Jim's was a life well-lived, and we can at least be thankful for that. Even though I cannot be there with you all physically, please know that I am with you in spirit.
Much love always,
Anna
September 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful cheerful man as I worked for MBM for 14 1/2 years and he have me so much good advice and leadership during those years. Prayers for your family and I know he will be missed by so many. He touched so many lives in so many aspects.
Jean Tatum
September 24, 2013
You will certainly be a Void in many lives Jim Bob. Fond memories will be with us always until we meet again. We love you. Jack and Jean Tatum
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