Pioneer Branson Entertainer Bob Mabe Passes Away

Friday, July 22, 2022 at 6:18 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

One of the Original Members of one of Branson’s earliest shows has passed away.

According to multiple social media posts, Bob Mabe died on Thursday at the age of 92. Mabe along with his brothers formed one of the original shows in Branson, “The Balknobbers” and was a part of the Branson Entertainment scene for many years including the operation of the Bob-o-Links Theater.

According to information released by Snapp-Beardon Funeral Home, visitation will be 6-8 next Tuesday (7/26) at Friendly Baptist Church in Branson with the Funeral Service scheduled for Wednesday (7/27) at Woodland Hills Family Church also in Branson.

More information will be posted later on the Obituary Page.

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