Michael "Mike" Mabe

Michael "Mike" Ray Mabe, 69, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Mike was born on December 23, 1956, in Stuart, VA, the son of the late Claude Swanson Mabe and Opal Robertson Mabe. He was a man of Baptist faith whose beilef in God was quiet but steadfast. He retired from Energizer after 38 years, then worked for Randolph County Schools, and later retired again from Asheboro City Schools. He continued working during retirement delivering for Asheboro Wholesale. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, SGT. John A. Lisk, SCV Camp #1502. Mike enjoyed walking with his wife Susie, hiking, cycling, and wood carving. He found joy in having an immaculate landscape and spent countless hours in his yard making sure things looked perfect. His most precious pastime activity was the time that he spent fishing with his grandsons.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Wayne Mabe.

Mike is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susie Mabe of the home; daughter, Brittney Lawson and husband Shannon; sisters, Linda McNeill and husband Stewart, Brenda Boyles and husband Craig, Denice Cagle and husband Tim; brother, Bobby Mabe and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Nathan Mabe, Ryleigh Mabe, Brody Greene, Taylor Lawson; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Asheboro Masonic Lodge #699, his high school classmates, and his Energizer family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asheboro Masonic Lodge, #699, 325 Sunset Avenue, Suite A, Asheboro, NC 27203.