Donald Franklin Gabriel
December 15, 1932 - March 2, 2022
Donald Franklin Gabriel passed away at home on March 2, 2022. Don was born December 15, 1932 in Mooresville, NC to the late Frank and Ruth Gabriel. After high school, Don and three of his best buddies went together to enlist in the Air Force. Following the service, Don worked for Lockheed Aircraft in Marietta, GA and Douglas Aircraft in Charlotte, NC. Don married Rachel Williams and they settled in Greensboro where he worked for Duke Energy for 33 years. Don always enjoyed football, Duke basketball, working on projects around the house and spending time with his family. Don is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rachel Williams Gabriel, and his two daughters, Donna Day (Paul Cates) and Renee Gabriel-Alford (Gordon Morrison). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Erika Day, Hunter Alford, and honorary granddaughter, Andrea Hay. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm followed by a service at 2:00 pm at Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel, 5926 W. Friendly Avenue. An interment will be on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Westminster Gardens 11:00 am.
Donald Franklin Gabriel passed away at home on March 2, 2022. Don was born December 15, 1932 in Mooresville, NC to the late Frank and Ruth Gabriel. After high school, Don and three of his best buddies went together to enlist in the Air Force.... View Obituary & Service Information