Jose Cabello Jr., 86, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Litchfield Health and Rehab.
Per his request, no formal visitation or funeral will be held. The family will celebrate privately at a later date.
Mr. Cabello was born on February 3, 1940, in Litchfield to Jose Sr. and Vivian (Groner) Cabello.
He proudly served his country in the Air National Guard from 1963-1969, before returning to civilian life and starting a family. He worked as a heating and air conditioning repair technician for 35 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and he also served with the Witt Fire Department.
In his spare time, Mr. Cabello enjoyed spending time in the garage with his son, woodworking and being outdoors. He dearly loved his family and his dog.
Mr. Cabello is survived by his son, Jose (Diane) Cabello III of Irving; three grandchildren, Kirsten (Christopher) Wood, Mathew and Collin (Kennedy) Funneman; and three great-grandchildren, Brandt Wood, Knox and Harper Funneman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Sr. and Vivian Cabello, and his sister and brother-in-law, Marla and Kenneth Mowery.
Arrangements are under the care of Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.
