Reverend Howard Cabe, 89,

Reverend Howard Cabe, 89, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was a son of the late Jessie and Sally London Cabe. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lola Mae Galion and Gertrude Hamilton; and two brothers, Clemon and Harold Cabe.
Rev. Cabe served in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, United Nationals Service Medal and a Purple Heart. He served as a Baptist minister for over 45 years. His churches included Tabernacle Baptist in China Grove and Hoopers Creek Baptist. He greatly enjoyed gardening and loved the Lord and his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Cabe of the home; one son, Timothy Howard Cabe (Sharon) of Hendersonville; two granddaughters, Leigh Beddingfield (Brent) of Zirconia and Amber Knighton (Jeremy) of Swannanoa; six great-grandchildren, Bryson, Lance, Garrett, Maison, Jakob and Katelynn; and one niece, Patricia Hutchinson (Don).
Funeral services will be held 2pm on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville with Rev. Wally Shamburger and Rev. Jack Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association by visiting www.tmcfunding.com.
To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.