Mr. Frank Dillard Mabe, better known as Dillard, age 81 of Doyle, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at his residence.

Dillard was born in the Cedar Creek Community of White County to the late Haskell and Ozella Luna Mabe. He retired from Thomas Industries after 40 years of service. Dillard enjoyed playing cards and exploring White County, but most of all, he loved being Papa to his grandchildren and being with his family.

In addition to his parents, Dillard is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Leonard and Wilford Mabe; two daughters, June Myers and Mica Cowen.

Surviving family members include his wife of 44 years Carolyn F. Mabe

Two daughters: Dawnetta (Rick) Waters and Dana Mabe

Son: Nolan Myers

Grandchildren: Deke (Ashley) Waters, Ashley Morrill, Justin Cowen, Jacob Cowen, Connor Myers and Brandy Myers

A host of great grandchildren also survive

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm Thursday, November 5, 2026 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Old Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home. Ken Breeland will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583 to help the Mabe family with funeral expenses