Mabery, French Edward

French “Edward” Mabery, 81 of Willis, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Aldridge Mabery; parents, French and Rheba Mabery, and a granddaughter, Isabella Ryan Ramey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Doris Lee Mabery; children, Michael Mabery (Susan), Curtis Ramey (Sarah), Michael Ramey, Amanda Hale (Andrew), and Roxanna Ramey; special son-in-law, Caleb Vipperman (Adrian); special daughter-in-law, Amy Bond; twelve grandchildren; sister, Diane Buckner; brother, Clifford Mabery (Linda); special friend, Gary Yearout (Sue); and several nieces and nephews.

Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a hard worker and was proud of all that he accomplished. Edward loved fishing, hunting, cattle farming and working with his bees. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services will be held at Noon on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Battle officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until Noon prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Burks Fork Church of the Brethren c/o Robin Vest, 4905 Floyd Hwy N, Copper Hill, VA 24079.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice, their church Burks Fork Church of the Brethren, and Pastor Mike and Annette Battle.