"Dear Martha & extended family, We rejoice with Jeff as he goes to his heavenly home and to know that God?s Grace through his son, Jesus Christ, has a place for him. The hardest part for those left behind is the absence of a very special friend in your life for the past several years, and yet you both built many wonderful memories together with a blended family. We pray for the Peace and Comfort that ?passes all understanding? in this moment and know that you are loved by your children, friends, and church families. Please call on us if we can be of help and trust in that we have your family in our daily prayers. EnAgape, Norm & Doris Featherston"
In loving memory of
Jeffrey A. Maccabe
January 30, 1943 - December 29, 2016
Dr. Jeffrey Allan MacCabe, PhD, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Blaine, TN, surrounded by family on December 29, 2016. He was born January 30, 1943, in Oakland, CA to Audray Ethan and Florence Pearl (Hewitt) MacCabe. Jeff received his undergraduate degree in poultry science and his Ph.D.in genetics from the University of California at Davis. After graduation he accepted a post-doctoral research position at the State University of New York. Jeff was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee after 33 years of teaching and research in the department of Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology. He had a lifetime love of sports cars and filled his retirement years with two other loves...his horses and carpentry. He is survived by his beloved wife, Martha (Pratt) MacCabe; children, Jonathan MacCabe and Stacey Mai, stepdaughters, Rachel McCormick and Emily Berry; sister, Janis Thrash and twin sister, Judy Scamfer; and eleven loving grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held January 21, 2017 at 1:00pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike,Knoxville, TN, 37919 followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or to Habitat for Humanity, 1501 Washington Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the MacCabe family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.
Tributes
"Knew Jeff for many years and he graciously incubated chicken eggs for my teaching labs at UT for over a decade; always had a smile and friendly, encouraging words. I will miss him and give my condolences to Martha, whom I have known almost as long."
"Martha, so sorry for your recent loss. I know how you feel since I lost my beloved Charles in October. Hope you can feel the Loving Presence of the Lord and He will comfort you and your family. Loved seeing you all at the Robinett reunions and would like to come again but "Old age" is not for sissies. Ann"
"Steve, this is the obituary for our friend Jeff MacCabe, Martha's husband in Knoxville and a long time professor at the University of Tennessee."
"I am so sorry to hear this. Jeff was always a friend and a calm voice in a storm. He will be missed by many. Sandy Echternacht"
"Dr. MacCabe was a wonderful teacher. He was always patient and kind especially for someone who may not have been the best at research! Thinking of you all and prayers for peace in this difficult time."