Delbert Tabor

TABOR,  Delbert D. “Dusty”, age 78 of Eaton, OH. formerly of West Alexandria, OH. passed away at home on Dec. 31, 2016.  He was born Nov. 12, 1938 in Putnam County, TN to Willis and Stella (Blaylock) Tabor.  Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Anderson, sisters, Maureen Vincell, Linda Faye and Janet.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jo Ann (Willett), son, James, Eaton, OH., daughters, Vicki McCoy and Danny Ehler, West Alexandria, OH., Diahann and Nicole Betzner-Tabor, Winston-Salem, NC., 5 grandchildren, Jaime Lynn, Jessica McCoy and Akhil Rachamadugu, Katherine McCoy and Derek Drew, and Asher Betzner-Tabor, 5 great grandchildren, Taylor, Jason Gaulding, Lucas Barlow, Aiden McCoy and Shyden, brothers, Lee and Wanda, Curt and Kim, Allen and Janet, sisters, Rose and Stanley Armstrong, Sue and Pete Kerlin, and Loretta Tabor, sisters-in-law, Sue and Wayne Long, Norma Tucker and Carole and Ray Kimmel, 20 nieces and nephews, 39 great nieces and nephews.  Delbert enjoyed fishing, woodworking, auto mechanics and bowling for many years.  He’ll be remembered for all his joke telling and his smiles and laughter.  He was a member of the Church of Christ, West Alexandria, OH., Fire Department for 12 plus years, West Alexandria Council and veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He was an establishing member of the W.A.B.O. and volunteered as an umpire and coach for many years.  Funeral services will be held 11:30 A.M. Thurs. Jan. 5, 2017 at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wed. from 6-8PM.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com