Edward Andrew Mabe, Jr.

Edward Andrew Mabe, Jr. 55, a resident of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. Edward was born on January 11, 1966 in Forsyth County to the late Edward Andrew Mabe, Sr. and Martha Carter Mabe. He retired from the restaurant industry after several years of service as manager. On September 18, 1992 he married the love of his life, Betty Lee Merrell. Edward enjoyed traveling to the beach and spending time on the ocean fishing with his brother, Kyle.  Edward loved football and was an avid Washington Redskins fan (HTTR!), he loved his sweets, but above all these things, he loved his family immensely. Edward was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church in King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kyle Mabe and sisters, Debra and Dana Mabe.

A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Betty Mabe, of the home; daughter, Debra Mabe and fiancé, Thomas Burchell, III of Winston-Salem; son, Edward Andrew “Drew” Mabe, III; furbaby, Dallas; and special friends, Rick Fesperman, Tim White, and Denny Bruce.

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net

When tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not here to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me, I wish you wouldn’t cry, The Way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We did not get to say.

I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand.
The angel said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And That I would have to leave behind, All those I Dearly Love.
But When I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home, When GOD looked down and, smiled at me, From his golden throne
He said This Is Eternity, And All I promised you, Today for life on earth is done, But Here it starts a new
I promise no tomorrow, For today will always last, And Since each day’s the exact same way, There is no longing for the past
So When Tomorrow starts without me, Do not think we’re apart, For every time you think of me
Remember I’m right here in your heart.