Edgar Lee Mabe

Edgar Lee Mabe, 89, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  Born in Burke County, NC on May 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Fred Wilson Mabe and Bertha Margaret Moses Mabe.  Edgar was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the US Army Band.  He was the founding member of Antioch Body of Christ Ministries.

Mr. Mabe is survived by a brother, Claud Mabe and wife, Wanda; and nieces and nephews, Angie Koontz, Claude Mabe, II, Amy McNeilly, and Kimberly Milks.

In addition to his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Powell Mabe; and a brother, Ted Mabe.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Antioch Body of Christ Ministries.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Ned Webb officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.