Joseph Leslie Kabel, age 67, of Dillsboro, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 24, 2013 at his home with his family at his side. Joseph was born February 6, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Stanley Martin Kabel and Mary Catherine (Senior) Kabel. Joe graduated from Withrow High School in Cincinnati in the class of 1964, and joined the US Army. He was in the 82nd Airborne and challenged life as he had 976 skydives, to include many exhibition jumps; he holds Bench Rests shooting competition world and state records. Joe also won Archery and Bass fishing trophies; played keyboards professionally, and build a 1973 Corvette drag race car which has won the World of Wheels, in Indianapolis, Carl Casper, in Louisville, and Cavalcade of Customs. Joe enjoyed boating and camping; drag racing; and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed helping others accomplish their tasks and dreams. Joe was a fabricator-welder and dedicated employee at Holland Roofing Company for 27 years in Florence, KY. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Marsha A. Hunt-Kabel, to whom he was married this summer on June 1, 2013. Marsha is the daughter of William and Thelma Hunt. He is survived by his daughter, Maria Kabel, of Frankfort, KY; 2 sons, Tony Kabel, and his wife, Sherry, of Milford, OH, and Jason Kabel, and his wife, Erin, of Cincinnati, OH; step children, Scott Crosby, and Lori Crosby, both of Cleves, OH; his 8 grandchildren, Olivia Kabel, Zach Kabel, Jordan Kabel, Kyle Kabel, Ally Kabel, Abbi Kabel, Timmy Kabel, and Cayla Kabel; 3 step grandchildren; Gaige Crosby, Zackery Wilhoit, and Joselynn Crosby; 1 Brother, Andy (Anna) Kabel, of Cincinnati; 1 sister, Marlene (Bob) LeBlond, of Louisville, KY. Joe is also survived by his best friend, Rich Rees and the many, many dear friends that he shared his life with. Joe will be missed by many. He is now with our Lord watching over us. He won the race. Funeral services for Joe will be Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, with Pastor Gary Lay officiating. Friends may meet his family Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. For those who wish, memorials be be given In his memory to the Dearborn County Cancer Fund.
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