Jon was born March 30, 1954 to the late Joseph and Pattsie Sabin. He was a graduate of the Art Institute in San Francisco, and a veteran of the Coast Guard. Jon was an award winning painter and sculptor. Jon enjoyed gardening and loved to get his hands dirty. He was an avid toy collector and had over a thousand Barbie Dolls.
As an artist, JB described himself as follows; “Currently, I’ve been experimenting with my background as a Deconstructionist / Reconstructionist artist in the Expressionist / Impressionist world of painting and photography. I’m using mixed media to show how complex it is being an older man in a culture that tries to conform us all…fit and sensual/sexual…“forever 18”.
Survivors include his brother Patrick Sabin of Sacramento, CA; three sisters, Marye Chastain of Dawsonville, GA; Joanne Keener of Clyde, NC and Teresa Sabin of Southport, NC; two nephews, and three nieces.
A memorial service will be held in Charlotte, NC at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Cremation services provided by Peacock –Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport.
