John Earl Cabaniss, 78, widower of Nancy Cecile Hughey Cabaniss of Union, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2019. Born in Lockhart, he was a son of the late Rev. William Henry Cabaniss and Daisy Lee Gregory Cabaniss. He was retired from Springs Mill, Kathryn Plant and Denton Gas Company. Surviving are a daughter, Kim Petty and husband, Mike of Union and two grandchildren, Earl and Heather Petty, both of Union; one brother, Larry Gene Cabaniss of Union and sisters Doris Gainey of Cheraw, Peggy Thomas of Gray Court, Elaine Gaston and Alice Sanders of Lockhart; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Cabaniss was predeceased by 5 brothers, Alvin Cabaniss, Ralph "Buddy" Cabaniss, Harold Cabaniss, Jack Cabaniss, and William David "Flip" Cabaniss, and one sister, Mildred Black. Graveside service will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Browns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery located on Browns Creek Church Road, Union, conducted by Pastor Mike Bell. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the building fund at Browns Creek Baptist Church, 118 Browns Creek Church Road, Union, SC 29379.