Wilbert H. "Webb" Gable

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Wilbert H. "Webb" Gable, 86, of Honey Brook, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Tel Hai Retirement Community. He was the husband of the late Evelyn Barker Gable who passed away last year. Born in Glenmoore, he was the son of the late Clarence and Lillian Bussinger Gable.
 
Webb was an area resident all his life. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he was employed by Sonoco Products of Downingtown retiring in 1988 with 43 years of service.
Mr. Gable was a member of the Wagontown Union Chapel where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.
 
He is survived by five children; Loretta, wife of Bill Englerth of West Caln, Richard Gable of Elverson and his fiance Leslie Leary, Deborah Gable of Coatesville, Patricia G., wife of Mark Boyer of Elverson and David Gable and wife Selina of Pequea, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one brother Robert Gable of West Brandywine. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Doris Wolfe and Nancy Raffier.
 
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11am from the  Tel Hai Retirement Community Chapel, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, PA followed by interment at the Forks of the Brandywine Cemetery. Viewing at the Chapel from 10 to 11am. 
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Tel-Hai Care Assurance Fund, P.O. Box 190 Honey Brook, Pa. 19344.
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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I'm so sorry for your lose. Webb was such a wonderful man. I love seeing all his painting that he would be working on. It was an honor for me to have gotten to know him and I will miss him so very much. My prayers are with the family in their time of need.

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Rich,

So sorry for your loss. I remember him well. Keep your memories close to you and he will be with you always.

Love,

Dottie and family

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To my Nieces and Nepherw,

How sad I feel today as I read the paper and saw your Father's name in the obituary. My prayer is that you all have peace in knowing that he is reunited with your Mother and there is no more pain or suffering. May your faith give you strenght, may your memories bring you peace and may you find comfort in God's loving care.

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We are sorry to hear of the loss of Webb. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rosemary Rice and daughters, Lisa Worley and Leslie Ferguson.

Submitted by Leslie Rice Ferguson on
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I was one of Mr. Gable's resident assistants on the evening shift at Tel Hai. He was a very wise and wonderful man.We had many discussions on the Eagles, Philies and politics. He will be truly missed. I attended his service and the minister portrayed him exactly as he was.
Bev Hillard

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To the family: I am truly sorry to hear the loss of your dad. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you.

Love, Terry Lynn, Rollie, Paul, Desiree,and Tiffany

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