Gail Dabbs

Gail Dabbs, age 73, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1942 in Fisk to Lawrence and Christeen (Stucker) Dabbs. He met Joan Bogle in Aurora, IL through a mutual friend, and married Joan August 10, 1962. Gail owned several service stations through the years. He was a people person and loved to joke and talk. Gail had a passion for new cars. He would sometimes surprise Joan with a new car. He loved traveling in his motor home with his family, especially with his daughter Tracy and his grandson Joshua. Gail is survived by his wife Joan; a daughter Tracy Henry, her husband Jerry, of Nixa; a grandson Joshua of the home; Siblings Glenn Dabbs, his wife Erma, of Osage Beach, Wayne Dabbs, his wife Sisie, of Fisk, Neil Dabbs, his wife Shirley, of Fisk, Elsie Heller, of Columbia; a sister-in-law Margie Bogle, of Flora, IL; and many nieces nephews, and cousins, Gail is preceded in death his parents; brothers Carl Dabbs, Richard Dabbs, and Jerry Dabbs; a sister Phyllis Collins; and a brother-in-law Jim Bogle. A visitation will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday, April16, 2016 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A graveside will follow at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at adamsfuneralhome.net