With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ralph Dean Mabes of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on April 9, 2024 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harry Bradford and Rachel Wills Mabes; his wife Doris Turner Mabes; his siblings, Harry Mabes and Marie Dent; and his nephew Robin Dent.

He is survived by : his children, Stephen L. Mabes and Brenda Mabes Williams; his grandchildren, Stephanie L. Hutsell and Michael P. Williams; his great grandchildren, Ashlyn and Dominick Draper; his great great grandchild Leilani Jones; and his sister-in-law Peggy Turner of Luray.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel (305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at the Sherwood Memorial Park (1250 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory