Kenneth Ray Mabe, 90, of Orange Park, Clay County Florida went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19th 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Clay County Florida. He was born on January 12th 1931 in Turtle Creek, WV. Kenneth had a Master’s Degree in Education from Marshall University. Kenneth worked with Boone County Schools for 39 years serving as a teacher and principal before joining the School Board and eventually spending 13 years serving as Superintendent of Schools for Boone County, WV.
Kenneth was an active craftsman with a talent for electrical and woodwork; he was responsible for the construction of multiple houses and many beautiful works of carpentry. As a faithful Christian, Kenneth served as the deacon and choir director at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Boone County West Virginia for many years. Kenneth was an avid motorcyclist and loved traveling across the country enjoying the freedom of the open road.
Kenneth and his wife Claudia retired to Clay County Florida in 1988 to be with their two sons and their families.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Lee Mabe and mother, Myrtle Mae Miller-Mabe, as well as his brother, Boyd Bliss Mabe; sisters Sylvia Marie (Herman) Mabe-Caudill and Betty Jo (Dale, living) Mabe-Spencer. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 69 years, Claudia Mae Miller-Mabe; his two sons Gary Lee (the late Lana) Mabe and Terry Richard Mabe; three grandchildren Robin (Jason) Mabe-Barnard, Crystal (Marc) Mabe-McIntyre, Devin Richard Mabe; and four great-grandchildren Jacob Barnard, Jeremy Barnard, Mason McIntyre, and Tyler McIntyre; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be performed by Pastor Wendell Shaw on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, FL 32073. Visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. A committal service will follow at Jacksonville Memory Gardens after the funeral service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com for the MABE family.
