Frederick Luke Cable, 78, of Bryson City, NC passed away on November 12, 2020 of natural causes.
Fred was born on February 2, 1942 to George Patterson (Pat) and Elva Crisp Cable of Canton, NC. After graduating from Canton High School, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Fred later retired from the Swain County Sheriff’s Department. He was an avid fisherman and owned more than 200 fishing rods in his lifetime. The only thing bigger than the size of his fishing stories, was his faith in God. Fred was well known for his love of music and for singing his favorite hymn, “Beulah Land” at every family function.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Keith Cable, his sister Patsy Cable Swanger, his brothers: Evan Cable, Charles Cable, Neil Cable, Alfred (Tommy) Cable, Robert (Bobby) Cable , Wiley Cable, Roy Cable and Ben Cable. He is survived by his daughters: Gina (Cable) Clower and her husband Doug, Pam Estes, Patricia Dunsford, Angie Bristol, Lisa Dixon, his son, Brian Cable, sister Clara Cable Metcalf, his twelve grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will not be a traditional service, the family will meet later and share stories and sing songs in his honor. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation, in his memory, to your local food bank.