William Dexter Mabe

74 year old William Dexter Mabe of McMinnville died Thursday at River Park Hospital of an extended illness. He worked as a factory worker for 11 years at Century Electric, and 26 years for Batesville Casket Factory. He was a member of Shellsford Baptist Church. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. A graveside service will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m.at the New Bildad Cemetery in Smithville. Ricky Arnold and Joseph Arnold will officiate with burial in New Bildad Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron L. Mabe and Lola (Pollard) West. One daughter, Donna Tedrow, one brother, Jewell Mabe, one sister, Pauline Billings, and one son-in-law, Richard Tedrow. He is survived by his wife, Marie Mabe of McMinnville; a daughter, Deborah S. and husband Ricky Arnold of Smithville; one son, Don L. and wife Tara Mabe of Manchester. Two sisters, Louise Cantrell of Smithville, and Linda and husband Gene Jones of Sparta. A brother, Carlon and wife Jeannette Mabe of Smithville. Sisters-in-law, Anna Martha Walker, Ruth Walker, Linda Whitlock, Mary Lou Woodlee, and Helen Gillentine. Brothers-in-law, Tommy Womack, James Womack, and Joe David Womack. Seven grandchildren, Joseph and wife Christy Arnold, Lisa Porter and husband B.J., Cassie Tedrow, Kellie Tedrow, Glenna Tedrow, and Christopher and Christin Mabe. Two great-grandchildren, Lealon Arnold and Yasmin Arnold. Gardens of Memory Funeral Home in McMinnville is in charge of the arrangements.