[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E449]
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                         HONORING OF JAMES MABE

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of James Mabe of 
Abingdon, Virginia, who passed away on April 10, 2022, at the age of 
66. Mr. Mabe was a well-known voice in the community as a radio host 
for more than 30 years.
  Mr. Mabe was born on April 30, 1955, to Eugene and Easter Mabe. He 
was educated at Fort Chiswell High School. He always held a great love 
for music. As a young man, he performed with many local bands and 
worked in his family's truck stop until he started in radio. His first 
on-air appearance was with a station in Pulaski, Virginia, in 1983. He 
went on to be a voice in radio for more than three decades but spent 
most of his career as the host of the ``More Music Morning Show'' in 
Marion, Virginia.
  His voice was in the ears of community members in their homes, on 
their daily commutes, and during their workdays. His candor and lively 
personality made it easy for him to connect with his listeners. He was 
known for his witty one-liners. He loved his job and the ability to 
reach so much of the community. In 2020, the American Advertising 
Federation of Southwest Virginia awarded him the Silver Medal for 
Lifetime Achievement.
  Mr. Mabe was predeceased in death by his parents; his sister, Janie 
Mabe; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, WR and Evangeline 
Humphreys. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Annette Mabe; 
daughters, Kaci Willis and her husband, Jon; Stacey Burton and partner, 
Jesse Blevins; and Jenny Mabe; grandchildren Caleb, Jaden, Noah, Laine, 
Avery, Archer and Gunner; brother, Gerald Mabe and wife, Kathy; as well 
as many other beloved friends and family, including many listeners of 
his show. I offer my condolences to them on the loss of this great man.

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