Willie Dean Dabbs

Mr. Willie Dean Dabbs, age 91, of Lockhart passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Dabbs was born August 15, 1935, in Union, a son of the late L J Dabbs and Mary Justice Dabbs. He was a graduate of Lockhart and spent his career as a carpenter in the construction industry. Mr. Dabbs loved the mountains, which may have been a result of his mother’s family coming down to Lockhart from Sevierville, TN.

Surviving are a nephew, Dennis Dabbs and his wife, Sheryl, nieces, Carla Martin and her husband, Greg, Karen Dabbs, Sherri Turner and her husband, Tim and Michelle Brannon and her husband, Lee. He is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Mr. Dabbs was predeceased by brothers, Clarence “Buster” Dabbs, Olin K. Dabbs, and Carl Dabbs, a nephew, Kieth Dabbs and nieces, Mary Thomas and Lori Briggs.

No services are planned at this time, but any arrangements will be announced later.

Memorials may be made to the Willie Dean Dabbs Fund, P.O. Box 148, Union, SC 29379.