Kevin was playfully known as “The Nature Boy” for his love of all animals and also idol Ric Flair, The Nature Boy. He enjoyed reading, fishing, working outdoors, Nascar, and listening to classic rock – especially The Rolling Stones. He always had a joke to tell and a contagious laugh that make you laugh whether funny or not.
Kevin is now enjoying his new life, laughter, and peace with his son, Rodney, dad, grandparents, aunts & uncles, who have preceded him in death.
He is survived by his mother, Edna Carol Smith Gabriel of Cowans Ford, sisters Missy Gabriel of Cowans Ford, Nancy (Stan) Parrish of North Myrtle Beach, SC; niece Allison (Chris) Dailey of Columbia, MD; nephew Beck Parrish of North Myrtle Beach, SC; aunt Tommie Dean, Statesville, NC.
A memorial service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 8020 Bellhaven Blvd., Charlotte NC 28216, Sunday December 4 at 2pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeerpompanobeach.com for the Gabriel family.