January 8, 2000

JOHN DABBS

JONESBORO, Ill. -- John Cleve Dabbs, 77, of Jonesboro died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at Jonesboro Health Center. He was born May 13, 1922, in Hornwall, Tenn., son of John and Ethel Anderson Dabbs. He and Verna Lucille Eldridge were married in 1958. She preceded him in death...

JONESBORO, Ill. -- John Cleve Dabbs, 77, of Jonesboro died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at Jonesboro Health Center.

He was born May 13, 1922, in Hornwall, Tenn., son of John and Ethel Anderson Dabbs. He and Verna Lucille Eldridge were married in 1958. She preceded him in death.

Dabbs was a farm laborer. He grew up in Cape Girardeau, Mo., moving to Millcreek 20 years ago.

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Survivors include two sons, Tommie Dabbs of East Peoria, Frank Dabbs of Mattoon; a brother, Grady Dabbs of Millcreek; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.

There is no visitation or funeral.

Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau handled the arrangements.

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