Gerald Lee McCabe, lived life to fullest

Gerald Lee McCabe, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023. 

Gerald was born Oct. 6, 1944, in Millsboro, to the late Horace and Myrtle Baker McCabe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by a son, Andrew Jay Willey, in 2018; as well as three siblings, Lavinia McCabe, Merrill McCabe and Marie Rogers.

He was employed by Townsends, where he worked at the soybean plant as a maintenance technician and later at Perdue in the Agi Recycle Division. Gerald was a member of Hickory Hill Methodist Church, where he spent many years as a groundskeeper. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his friends and family. He had a great sense of humor. Gerald was determined to live life to its fullest even as an amputee; he never let life slow him down!  You could find him traveling the neighborhood on his four-wheeler or electric bike, visiting neighbors and friends.

Gerald is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Ella McCabe of Millsboro; two daughters, Ginny (John) Nangle of Dagsboro, and Gay (David) Moore of Millsboro. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Kasie (Jimmy) Hudson, Kory (Chelsea) Moore, Andrew (Kacie) Willey and Adam (Christine) Willey; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren, who were very special to him; and one sister, Frances Williams of Dagsboro.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 15, at Hickory Hill Methodist Church, 32433 Molly Field Road, Dagsboro. Following the service, all are welcome to join in a fellowship meal together. Pastor David Edwards will be officiating.  

In remembrance of Gerald’s life, donations may be made to Hickory Hill Methodist Church, c/o Roy Rogers, 28209 Walt Carmean Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.