Michael Shane Gabbard

Michael Shane “Schickett” Gabbard, age 48 of New Miami, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital ER on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Shane was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 9, 1972 to James and Melvena (nee Cox) Gabbard. After being together for 16 years, he married Diana House on June 20, 2015. Shane graduated from New Miami High School class of 1991. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with family and friends.

Shane is survived by his wife of 6 years, Diana Gabbard; his father, James Michael Gabbard of Weeki Wachee, FL; his daughters, Hannah (Mark) Legg and Holly (Ryan) Maher; his nine grandkids; his siblings Kenny (Melinda) Gabbard and Paula (Robby) Anderson; his brother-in-law, Kenny House; many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Shane was preceded in death by his mom, Melvena Gabbard; his mother-in-law, Flavia House; his grandparents, Melvin and Lorine Cox and Jesse and Evelyn Gabbard; and his son, Aaron Jones.

Visitation will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave, Hamilton, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM. Funeral Service to start at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hickory Flat Cemetery.