Obituary for Anderson Mabrey
Anderson Mabrey, ladies’ man, Executive Chef, foodie, dapper dresser, world class pool player and Father of the Century Semi-Finalist was called up to the Upper Room on Sunday January 22, 2023. As a chef, Andy preferred local produce including arugula and cilantro (both of which he hated). As a point of pride Andy was said to have remembered every bad meal he had eaten. When he cheffed he did it with love and a need to see the smile on everyone’s face (he would also add that his was better than what his brother could make).
The women in his life were numerous, but not in that way, pervert. He particularly fancied smart women, especially tall blondes. He loved his Nan, Etta Mabrey of Ellery, IL, who with the help of his aunt, Mary Short of Ellery, IL, reared him after his parents divorced. He had a younger brother, Michael (of Albion), a character himself, and spent much of his life with him between Ellery, IL and Pensacola, FL usually trying to make someone laugh or making fun of them depending on his mood. His best girl, Ginger Manley, has been a positive influence in his life, and it was not at all awkward to see her and his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Newgent of Gulf Breeze, hanging out together.
He had a life-long love affair with deviled eggs, chicken wings, jambalaya, Vienna [Vi-e-na] sausages on saltines, and anything Filipino food related. He excelled at living within his means, and never lost a game of competitive sickness. He loved to use his remote control, which thankfully survived the Covids, to flip between watching Life starring Eddie Murphy and anything on The History Channel. He took extreme pride in his daughter, Addison Mabrey (14) and his nieces, Sophia (15) and Scarlett (11), for whom he would always ask about their diapeys and if they needed changed. As a chef he had the honor of making fun of Kenny Rogers to his face, and after calling his brother to find out who the Hell Mickey Gilley was and cooking the best steak that Mickey Gilley had ever eaten.
Andy took fashion cues from no one. His signature every day look was all his: a plain white t-shirt designed by the fashion house, Fruit of the Loom; his black work pants worn past his waist; a pair of old shoes that had broken the heels down on because he never put them on all the way; and a backward turned black baseball cap. Sometimes, if you were lucky he would wear “The Jacket” which consisted of dozens of patches that exhibited his exemplary pool playing prowess, and would immediately cause temporary blindness, and occasionally cause women to faint.
As a pool player he had many accolades including, several world championship tournaments, a 70 %-win percentage in 8 ball with more than a thousand matches played, a #26th ranking in the nation and was fierce, but universally loved player he was always happy to see everyone and was more than happy to help them improve their game. He despised liver and onions, flavored water, the frozen IHOP strawberries on pancakes, root beer, fighting, dirty hippies, the smell of patchouli, boneless chicken wings, and seeing his loved ones upset and worrying about him. Coincidentally the day that he passed, the family demanded that he had a fan on, and this can only be viewed as his final protest.
Andy is survived by his daughter, Addison of Benton, Illinois; brother, Michael; nephew, Hunter; nieces, Sophia, Scarlett, Eliza Lewis; and his dog, Ozzie, along with hundreds of friends.
Andy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Anderson Franklin Mabrey; father, Donald Mabrey; and uncle, Richard Short.
Andy was very proud of his friends and some of his family. He brought joy and happiness to everyone he came in to contact with during his life. Be rest assured that he cared for and loved each and every one of them.
The women in his life were numerous, but not in that way, pervert. He particularly fancied smart women, especially tall blondes. He loved his Nan, Etta Mabrey of Ellery, IL, who with the help of his aunt, Mary Short of Ellery, IL, reared him after his parents divorced. He had a younger brother, Michael (of Albion), a character himself, and spent much of his life with him between Ellery, IL and Pensacola, FL usually trying to make someone laugh or making fun of them depending on his mood. His best girl, Ginger Manley, has been a positive influence in his life, and it was not at all awkward to see her and his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Newgent of Gulf Breeze, hanging out together.
He had a life-long love affair with deviled eggs, chicken wings, jambalaya, Vienna [Vi-e-na] sausages on saltines, and anything Filipino food related. He excelled at living within his means, and never lost a game of competitive sickness. He loved to use his remote control, which thankfully survived the Covids, to flip between watching Life starring Eddie Murphy and anything on The History Channel. He took extreme pride in his daughter, Addison Mabrey (14) and his nieces, Sophia (15) and Scarlett (11), for whom he would always ask about their diapeys and if they needed changed. As a chef he had the honor of making fun of Kenny Rogers to his face, and after calling his brother to find out who the Hell Mickey Gilley was and cooking the best steak that Mickey Gilley had ever eaten.
Andy took fashion cues from no one. His signature every day look was all his: a plain white t-shirt designed by the fashion house, Fruit of the Loom; his black work pants worn past his waist; a pair of old shoes that had broken the heels down on because he never put them on all the way; and a backward turned black baseball cap. Sometimes, if you were lucky he would wear “The Jacket” which consisted of dozens of patches that exhibited his exemplary pool playing prowess, and would immediately cause temporary blindness, and occasionally cause women to faint.
As a pool player he had many accolades including, several world championship tournaments, a 70 %-win percentage in 8 ball with more than a thousand matches played, a #26th ranking in the nation and was fierce, but universally loved player he was always happy to see everyone and was more than happy to help them improve their game. He despised liver and onions, flavored water, the frozen IHOP strawberries on pancakes, root beer, fighting, dirty hippies, the smell of patchouli, boneless chicken wings, and seeing his loved ones upset and worrying about him. Coincidentally the day that he passed, the family demanded that he had a fan on, and this can only be viewed as his final protest.
Andy is survived by his daughter, Addison of Benton, Illinois; brother, Michael; nephew, Hunter; nieces, Sophia, Scarlett, Eliza Lewis; and his dog, Ozzie, along with hundreds of friends.
Andy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Anderson Franklin Mabrey; father, Donald Mabrey; and uncle, Richard Short.
Andy was very proud of his friends and some of his family. He brought joy and happiness to everyone he came in to contact with during his life. Be rest assured that he cared for and loved each and every one of them.