James Donald Cabe

Franklin, NC - James Donald Cabe, age 68, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at a Cherokee Care Center. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Jake Donald and Edna Cabe. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean conflict and was a heavy equipement operator.

He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Cabe Swafford and her husband, Sandy of Franklin, NC; two sons, Barry Cabe and his wife, Becky and Lane Cabe and his wife Debbie of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Catherine Keener and her husband Charles of Franklin, NC, Willa Jones and her husband Paul of Lilburn, Ga, Betty Cole and her husband, Tom of Franklin, NC, and Mary Jo Freeman and her husband James of Lawrenceville, GA. Eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Cabe and a brother, Charlie W. Cabe.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25 at 2:30 PM at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Clark Sheffield and Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, Thursday from 1:30-2:30 PM, one hour prior to service at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.

The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post # 108 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jean Sutton, 1822 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.