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David Lewis "Fat Cat" Cabiness

09/10/1956 - 10/21/2024

Obituary For David Lewis "Fat Cat" Cabiness

On Monday, October 21, 2024, David Lewis Cabiness, 68, of Slaughter Dr., Axton, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at his residence. He was born in Eden, NC on September 10, 1956, to the late George W. Hairston and Tillie Marie Cabiness Wilson. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma L. Little and his nephew Eric Adams.

David was a graduate of Laurel Park High School, and he retired from Fuller Tire Company after many years of dedicated service.

Those left to cherish his memory include a special daughter, Shamikka Reid of Axton, VA; one aunt, Viola Carter of Martinsville, VA; close friend, Jessie Hairston; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at the Hairston Family Cemetery, 126 Norman LN., Axton, VA with Pastor Barbara Hairston, Eulogist.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.


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To the Cabiness family. Wishing you peace and comfort at the loss of "fat cat " he will be missed. Vickie Adams

Praying for the family continue to rest uncle cat you have gained your wings ......Until we meet again rest in God's arms .....

Elder Keith and Tina Hairston

Praying for all. Aunt Moe and Cat together in heaven.

Sending prayers for comfort to the family of David (fat cat) he will definitely be missed. Laura Tinsley

Laura Tinsley

Sending my condolences during this time of loss. Gladys King

My Condolences to family of cat from Ann Hairston

My Condolences to the family

Rest up "POPS" Love you always

My condolences to the family praying God comfort an keep you in this time of need From Wilmington DE. Gladiola P Maddrey

My Condolences To The Cabiness Family, Praying For The Family. A Dear Classmate And Friend! Sending Nothing But Love, From Norfolk, Va. PRISCILLA BOYD ARTIS

The memories I have of you are priceless.. you were definitely one of a kind.. I will always hold a place in my heart for you ♥️ rest easy Cat

To all the family and friends of David Cabiness who, was better known as 'Fat Cat'I offer prayers and condolences to all that knew him and I know he will be missed may God keep you cousin Elvis moyer 🙏

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

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