Robin Mabe, 70, of Morganton, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert Alston Mabe and Ann Johnson Warlick Mabe.
Robin was an active member of Mt. Home Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, sang in the choir, was a councilor, and taught Sunday school. He was a 1974 graduate of Freedom High School, earned his cosmetology license from McDowell Tech in 1981, and earned his bachelor of the arts from UNC Asheville. Along with his wife, Robin owned and operated Headlines Salon. He served on the advisory board and as an adjunct instructor for the cosmetology program at Western Piedmont Community College. He enjoyed music and antique cars, and he loved driving his Ford Model A. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 46 years, Rhonda McDaniel Mabe; children, Raven Anderson, Dylan Anderson (Amber), and Robin Watters (Jeremy); grandchildren, Joleigh Anderson, Layla Anderson, Kaylee Watters, Carter Watters, and Raylan Watters; sisters-in-law, Debra Smith, Barbara Guinn, Patricia Eastridge, and Kathy Culbertson; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins, his salon family and Mt. Home family; canine companions, Reicker, Diamond, Pongo, Maggie Mabe, his feline fur-babies; and his chickens.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Ethan Cromer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Home Baptist Church, 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Praying for comfort and peace only God can give for this sweet family during this difficult time!! Robin will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him!! Love and hugs to Rhonda and family!!🙏❤️🙏
My deepest sympathies to Rhonda and all of Robin’s family. He was the most decent fellow you could ever hope to know. I always looked forward to our Tuesday morning runs at the greenway we shared for 18 years. He will be missed by many whose lives he touched. Prayers for the family and friends.
We are so sad to hear of Robin’s passing. He was a dear friend and the best ever barber and stylist for us in Burke County. We will remember him as a good and honest, Christian man! The gates of Heaven have opened wide for Robin who has earned his eternal rest.
Rhonda, Tim and I are praying for you and your family. We were so sad to hear of Robin’s passing. So hard to believe. If we can do anything for you please let us know. We love you.
Rhonda and family, I am so saddened to learn of Robin's passing! I'm so glad God brought us together as friends at Mount Home! The church and community will sorely miss him! You and all the family will be in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead! Love in Christ--