Vaughn L. McCabe Sr., proud veteran

Vaughn L. McCabe Sr., 71, of Georgetown, formerly of Selbyville, passed away surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home.

Vaughn was born April 28, 1951, in Frankford, the eighth child of 12 to the late William Jennings McCabe and the late Eva Kate (Littleton) McCabe. He graduated from Selbyville High School Class of 1969. Vaughn proudly served his country in the Delaware Army National Guard, retiring after 22 years of service as chief warrant officer 2.  

In addition to his career with the Delaware Army National Guard, Vaughn worked with Bunting & Murray as a heavy equipment operator, retiring from there in 2017. He enjoyed surf fishing, playing cards with family and friends, and was a NASCAR and New England Patriots fan. Vaughn’s true passion was for his family and he truly loved being around the kids, as he was a kid at heart.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Bill McCabe, Walt McCabe, Marvin McCabe, Ralph McCabe and Debbie Davis. Vaughn is survived by his wife of 18 years, Donna L. (Johnston) McCabe; five children, Angela Disharoon and her husband Robby of Alabama, Vaughn McCabe Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Millsboro, Jeremy Locklear and his wife Lisa of Milford, Jamie Locklear and his wife Michelle of Georgetown, and Julie Locklear of Greenwood; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. He is also survived by six siblings, Sewall McCabe and his wife Julie, Jean Wharton and her husband John, Lisa Vickers and her husband Scott, Peggy Hickman, Mary Marvel and Enid Stein.  

Visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford. Funeral Services will begin at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Vaughn’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org. 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.