Gene Cable

November 19, 1940 - May 31, 2013

Gene Cable, age 72, of Monett, MO died as a result of drowning in Spring River near Stotts City, MO. Mr. Cable was found on Friday, May 31, 2013. Mr. Cable was born in Steele, MO on Tuesday, November 19, 1940. He was the son of Jessie and Minnie (Brice) Cable. Mr. Cable married May Nilsen on Wednesday, May 02, 1990, in Red Bluff, CA. Gene worked at several turkey farms before retiring. Surviving are the following: his wife, May of the home; two sons, David Cable of Grain Valley, MO and Daniel Cable of Southfield, MI; one step-daughter, Lvi Nilsen of Chino Valley, AZ; one step-son, Frank Nilsen of Oxnard, CA; three step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Mr. Cable has been cremated at his request. Private services will be held at a later date under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.