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Ira Mabin Obituary

Mabin, Ira A. Age 94 passed away April 22, 2012. He was a licensed Deacon and Elder. He also had his own business as a barber and was known as the "Whipper". He is survived by 9 loving daughters, Donya Perry, Denise Mabin, Toi (Mack) Jones, Foyla Hall, Kim Brown, Eeona Mabin, Patricia Daniels, Karol Mabin and Karen (Lord) Robinson; 1 sister, Jean Smith; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other loving relatives and friends. Services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Bethel Temple COGIC 110 W 43rd Avenue. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Funeral service will begin at 2:00PM with Minister Mack C. Jones Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, family donations are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Manuel Memorial Funeral Home.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 26, 2012.

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Min. H. Carl Gary IHS

June 10, 2021

My mentor and friend will live on in all of hearts. I still think of him as if he is just across town. G
May God bless and rest his soul. God bless his family and friends.

April 28, 2012

To Pastor Linda, Keith, CJ and Stephen: Sorry for the passing of your grandfather and great-grand father; Your family is my family! Your Papa was an anointed and appointed man of God and Linda, when I think of Him and you, it like Elijah and Elisha, "Double Dose", Well done good and faithful servant! God bless you family. Glindia McClatchey-Barley-Santa Monica, CA

Margaret Smith

April 28, 2012

Uncle Ira will surely be missed. He lived a long and good life. We always liked seeing him on Memorial Day and when he would stop by to see me and my sons, Ira and David Smith.

(Also remembering Freddie, Jessie and Ira Smith)

April 27, 2012

Donya, Toi and family;
My family and I are sorry for your lost; may God gives you the comfort and strength you need at this time. Sorrow is not forever but love is. Glindia McClatchey-Barley, Santa Monica, California

Stephanie Lomax

April 27, 2012

To Foyla Hall and Daughters and family of Mr. Ira Mabin,

May you find comfort in the fact that your dad is with the Lord. He was so blessed to have 94 years on earth and now an eternity in heaven.

Love,
Stephanie, Auggie and family

Albertine Cherry-Dent

April 27, 2012

Donya and Family,
Please accept our sincere expressions of sympathy. Mom(Hannah Cherry) and I are praying for all of you. We just found out today. Ira would come to Hammond often to "check on" Mom. Know that he was one of Mom and Dad's(Albert Cherry) dearest friends.

Baron R Smith

April 27, 2012

A faithful and loyal customer for 35 years, until retirement, it will never be the same without you. I love you and God bless you.

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