After a very brief illness, John (84) peacefully left this Earth for his Heavenly home Thursday, February 1st, 2024 while holding the hand of his devoted wife.  Born July 20, 1939 he was a son of the late HC and Arlie Tabor. John enjoyed tinkering with small engines and going to auctions as well as being an excellent hand at woodworking. He made several stunning pieces of furniture that are proudly displayed in their home as well as pieces that were gifted to others. As a young man John enlisted in the US Army. He was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division where he confidently earned his wings. John spent eighteen years as a coal miner and was a UMWA member. He retired from over the road truck driving after fifteen years of owning and operating his own business, John S. Tabor Trucking. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by eight siblings and his four legged, best boy and spoiled buddy, Buck.

Those left to cherish his memory are the love of his life, and wife of 62 years, Wanda Tabor of Princeton, WV; son, Steve Tabor (Kathy) of Princeton; niece, Cristal Crowe (K.R.) of Bluefield, WV; nephews, Roger Tabor (Debra) and Clarence Tabor (Deborah) of Proctorville, OH.
John is also survived by life long special friends Dewey Gibson (Sue) of Lexington, NC. and neighbor of 48 years, Roy Davidson.

The Tabor family has also been served by long term friends Rod & Carol Runyon, Roy Davidson, James Dillard, Ernie & Christy Hollins, Alethia Gore, Jason & Amy Gibson.

The family will receive friends at Roselawn Funeral Home, Princeton, WV from 12PM-1PM Thursday, February 8, 2024 with funeral services beginning at 1PM. Military graveside honors will take place immediately following the service at Roselawn Cemetery. Friends and Family will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in memory of John Tabor to the following charities:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105
ALIVE Animal Services - P.O. Box 5464 Princeton, WV. 24740