John Owen Cabe

Franklin/Sylva, NC - John Owen Cabe, age 78, of Sylva, originally from Franklin, NC, departed this life July 21, 2010 at Harris Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was born August 2, 1931 in Macon County, the son of the late James H. Cabe and Arie C. Cabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers.

He was a graduate of Franklin HIgh School, and was a US Navy Veteran stationed in Guam. He retired with NC State Department of Transportation as an engineer after 35 years. He also worked in the survey field. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He loved gardening and flowers.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Vinson Cabe, daughter, Katrina C. Parris and husband Kenneth of Sylva, NC; and his loving granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Parris of Hilton Head Island, SC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Josh Hyde officiating. Burial will be in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Parris, Danny Parris, Brian Corbin, James Roper, Johnny Gribble, Roy Tucker, Jason Hull, Art Provincher, and Tex Corbin.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 am, Saturday, prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.