Mabrey, Joseph

Joseph (Joe) D. Mabrey, age 41 of Athens passed away Saturday October 15, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Joe was a loving husband, father, and friend. His heart was full of love and caring for others, but that heart was also tired and needed rest. Joe will be remembered for his kind, generous, caring spirit and his love of family.

Joe was born March 9, 1970 in Champaign, IL, the son of Thomas and Josephine Mabrey. He married his loving wife Leann Burrell on November 23, 1999. She survives. Also surviving are four daughters; Taylor Leann, Madelynn Rose, Melyssa Noel, Victoria Faythe; one son, Jonathon Thomas; two sisters, Martha Mitchell, Jennie Mabrey; two brothers, Dave Mabrey, Jerry Mabrey; parents Thomas and Josephine along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas (Tommy) Mabrey.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens with a service following at 6 PM. A private family burial will be at Strawn, IL. Rev. J. D. McWhorter will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joe Mabrey benefit fund at the Athens State Bank to help his family cover costs.