Kling A. Gaby Obituary (1940 - 2018) - Greeneville, Tennessee

Kling A. Gaby, 78, of Greeneville, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was a native of Greene County and grew up and lived in the Ottway community most of his life. Kling was the son of the late Bondell and Spencer Gaby. He was preceded in death by a brother: Craig Stevens Gaby. Kling worked for Hurd Lock for 35 years and retired from Huf after 12 years. He always had a positive attitude, a smile on his face, and was a friend to all. Kling loved to cook, hunt, and was a great gardener. Kling was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his children: Rebecca Goddard (David), Craig Gaby, Lorrie Villeneuve (Paul) of Johnson City, and Shane Gaby (Beth); brother: Michael Gaby (Janice); sister: Jill Malone (Jerry); special friends: Marcella DeVault and Martha Gaby; ten grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3-5PM at Jeffers Funeral Chapel Afton. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Mountain Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Knight will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the cemetery fund at Mountain Valley Church of the Brethren, 5110 Ottway Road, Greeneville, TN 37745. Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com. Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Kling A. Gaby, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. print Print Obituary