Birth date: Jun 25, 1929 Death date: May 3, 2022
Dempsey Ottis Cabe, age 92 of Troy, Michigan and formerly of Warren, Michigan passed away on May 3, 2022 in Troy, Michigan. He was born on June 25, 1929 in Jackson County, North Carolina to Ottis and Mary Cabe. Beloved Husband of Read Obituary
Dempsey was one of my favorite customers at the bank. He always was in a cheerful mood and was such a pleasure to chat with! Just a pure, kind hearted person. He was one of those customers that even after leaving a job they crossed your mind every so often and warmed your heart.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Dempsey- We were neighbors for a little while. My daughter loved him very much and actually went to visit him within the past 6 months- she was always asking to stop by. If we saw him outside we would stop. Our best memory was surprising him for Christmas one year by being his secret Santa. She (and her siblings) bought a stocking and we left him little trinkets every day for the week leading up to Christmas. We would run home giggling hoping to not get caught. I thank him for being kind to my little girl. She’s almost 14 now! I love her memories and love for him.
We love our Uncle Dempsey. He was a kind and giving man who loved his family and his extended family. I'll miss our talks. Love and prayers to the family. We are blessed .
Carleen and Charles
My Uncle Dempsey Cabe
was a wonderful man. He was loving, caring, and could tell almost as many stories as Dad. Although he lived in Michigan and we (the Carlin Cabe family) lived in Western North Carolina, we saw him often. He visited his hometown for many family reunions, special occasions, funerals, vacations and other events. Sometimes he brought the rest of his family and sometimes he came alone (until he wasn’t able to drive alone). When he was in WNC, he tried to see as many friends and relatives as he could. I had moved away in 1972 but if I knew he was going to be there, I would try to come up for a visit. I always learned something new when I was there at the same time as he. Once when he brought Roger, I rode with them through Highlands to Brevard, NC. (home of Aunt Helen and Aunt Lillian). I had heard about an Inn that our grandfather (Ottis Cabe) had worked on but that was the first time I had ever seen it. As Uncle Dempsey grew older, he
still kept in touch. He always liked to send cards when someone was sick, lost a loved one, got married, had children or grandchildren, or spent time in the hospital. Until the last few months, I talked to him over the phone to catch up on his family. We had some good chats. He reminded me of Dad who passed away in 2014. I know they are enjoying their fellowship and one day we will see them again.
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Uncle Dempsey was one of my favorite uncles. He and his family lived in Michigan and my family lived in North Carolina. (I am the oldest child of Carlin and Alice Cabe.) He came to visit often over the years. Sometimes his family came with him; sometimes he came alone. But, he was always so loving and had almost as many stories as Dad. I haven’t seen him in several years but until recently we talked occasionally on the phone. I received cards from him when I was sick, had my one child, my 2 grandchildren, grieved my husband’s death and more. He lived so far away but he always felt closer. He was easy to love. I will miss knowing he is here but will see him again. ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dempsey was such a caring man . He was always there with this same smile to lend a had at church. Dempsey and my father Bob Foskett served on the trustees together and then he was there to help when Jack served on the trustees. He also served as an usher .
Dempsey has not been able to attend church for many years but has always been in my thoughts and prayers.
Our love and prayers are with all the family,
Carol and Jack Willey
