Mr. Hessie Frank Cabell Jr.

Mr. Hessie Frank Cabell Jr. departed this earthly life and entered eternal life on Saturday, 
January 25, 2025.  

 Hessie Frank Cabell was born on February 19, 1925 in Staunton,  Virginia, to the late Jane Dickerson and Hessie Frank Cabell Sr.  While there, he graduated from high school and at a very young age  entered into the US Army on June 5,1943. He served honorably dur ing World War II in the Asian Pacific Theater Burma campaign and  was discharged at the convenience of the government at the end of  World War II December 17, 1945. Subsequently, at the startup of the  US Air Force, he entered back into service with the Air Force. He  served honorably and with distinction, before retiring on June 30,  1970. During his service, he received numerous medals to include the  Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Commendation, , Air Force Out standing Unit, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and Small Arms  Expert Marksmanship, to name a few. 

Frank, as he was affectionately known, had a loving spirit and was  willing to do almost anything for others. This included taking people  out for dinner and not sparing any expense. These dinner outings of ten involved his favorite restaurant Tommy’s on Mercury Blvd. Not  only did Frank feed you physically, he would feed you spiritually. He  did not hesitate answering any questions about the Word of God by  directing you to the Bible where you could find the answer. He was a  willing worker at Bethel Temple Church where he served as an usher. 

Frank leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife of  39 years, Eunice Blanche Cabell; eight children; David Cabell  (Mitsuko), Thomas Watkins (Donna), Stephanie Cabell, Tanya La mar (Anthony), Donald Cabell (Amy), Ronald Cabell, Terri Roberts  (Anthony), and Melany Cabell (Thomas); and one sister, Sharon Mel ville. He is preceded in death by two sisters; Betty Ann Easton and  Marguerite Carter; and one brother, Edward Cabell.

Viewing will be Sunday from 1:00-3:00PM  February 2, 2025 at Poole’s Funeral Home 8721 Colonial Trail E. Smithfield, Va.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 AM Monday February 3, 2025

at Bethel Temple Church Assemblies of God, 1705 Todd’s Lane, Hampton. 23666.

Mr. Cabell Jr. will be laid to rest at St. Paul Holiness Church Cemetery, Dendron with full military honors. Please keep the Cabell family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement.
 

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