Robin Mabe

Robin Mabe, 70, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Born in Burke County, on Dec. 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 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with the 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. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.