BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd

Dayton, Ohio

Clarence Gabbard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 12, 2017.

GABBARD, Clarence H. "Gabby", age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was born in Lee County, KY to the late Medford and Ethel Gabbard. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Thelma Irene Gabbard, son Dean Gabbard, 5 sisters and 1 brother. He is survived by his children, Clarence VanDyke Gabbard, Karen Denise West, Jeffrey (Nicki) Gabbard and Sean (Heather) Gabbard, grandchildren Cassandra Osborne, Elizabeth (Drew) Shanefield, Jeremiah (Abbi) Root, Andrea (Tom) Scheu, Amy (Arturo) Bernal, Sarah (Mick) Bereczky, Andrew (Leah) West, Dawn (Justin) Hunnewell, and Jacob Gabbard, great-grandchildren Hannah and Evie Shanefield, Christopher and Matt Osborne, Samantha, Brandon, and Emileigh Scheu, Easton and Elijah West, Maddy, Isaiah, and Abby Hunnewell, Brooke, Alexis, and Coleton Comer, Kole and Sydnie Bereczky, Seth, Sophie, and Sadie Bernal, great-great-grandson Maverick Osborne, and sister Josephine Fox. Clarence was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellbrook and former member of East Dayton Baptist Church. Clarence retired from Delco Moraine having worked there for 42 years, Rikes Department Store, and as a Special Deputy for Montgomery County. He was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Pack #540, Little League Coach at Belmont Park, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard, a 60 year member of Alpha Lodge # 729 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Mt Moriah #230 Royal Arch, Antioch Shrine, and UCT 60 year member. Funeral services will be held 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. with interment to follow in Mt Zion Shoup Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, or Hospice of Dayton. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

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April 18, 2017

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Chad and Jeri Chadrick

Denise, Van Jeff, And Sean, we are sorry for your loss, but rejoice with you that he is in his heavenly home with Irene. Our family have many fond memories of activities with your family. Especially fond memories of our vacation at my family cabin in Michigan. We were always grateful for Irene and Clarence watching our 4 boys while we served in State offices and at Seneca Lake. Praying for God's comfort in your time of grief.

April 17, 2017

Kevin Hofele

I was so sorry to hear that Clarence had passed. He lived a long life and was blessed with a wonderful family.

April 16, 2017

Sean and family,
Clarence was very dear to us. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family. Clarence assured us more than once that his hope was in Christ and the salvation he knew.
Love & Prayers,
Joe & Connie McPherson

April 14, 2017

Donna Gibbs

God Bless you he sounds exactly like my dad and mom they would feed the hungry and loved all people.. God Bless Van and so sorry for your lose...to heaven....

April 14, 2017

James Shockley

Van very sorry for the loss of your father prayers to you and your family

April 14, 2017

Gretel Rutledge

so sorry to hear of the passing of Clanrence Gabbard. Praying for peace for his family.

April 14, 2017

Andrew. You are new to the AFSAC Family, but we all want you to know that we are sadden by the lost of your Love One and we are here to assist in any way we can. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is something which we can assist you with. Roland

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Apr

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432

Apr

19

Funeral service

1:30 p.m.

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432

Apr

19

Interment

Mt Zion Shoup Cemetery

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3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432

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