GABBERT, JAMES A. "GABBY," 79, of Louisville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 18, 2008, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a retired employee of Greyhound Bus Lines, a current employee of American Coach Travel and a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Leola Hodges Gabbert; his son, Billy Gabbert and his wife, Sandra; grandchildren, Dana Gabbert Brentzel (Kirk) and Derek Gabbert; and a great-granddaughter, Jada Valentina Brentzel.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. (CDT) Saturday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville St., Columbia, KY, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, Columbia, KY.
Visitation will be held Thursday 1-8 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway and Friday from 1-8 p.m. (CDT)at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Columbia, KY. Memorial gifts may be made to his church or Hosparus.