Carl William Cabral

Carl William Cabral passed away unexpectedly April 14, 2018, after battling
Alzheimer's.

He was born June 28, 1944 in Escanaba, Michigan to Betty Brinker-Perry. He spent his
school years in both Escanaba and Nashville, Michigan, where he played High School
Football. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in Nashville, Michigan in 1963.

Carl immediately joined the Army and spent his first year of service in Korea. He then
went on to serve the next two years in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in October
of 1966.

He married Cindy Dies in 1969 and together they had two children. A daughter, Christine
L. McDermott and a son, James Laurence Cabral.

Two of Carl's greatest joys were his grandson, Jimmy Cabral McDermott and
granddaughter, Kaitlyn Nicole Cabral. He loved watching Jimmy play high school
football and watching Kaitlyn roam the property in the golf cart.

Carl started Cabral Construction in the early 70's and built a strong name and reputation
for his business throughout Barry County and the surrounding areas over the years. In
1991, his son Jim, joined him in the company, which was the beginning of a second
generation masonry/carpenter business. Their work is proudly displayed throughout the
community.

Carl enjoyed spending time in workshop building furniture. He loved to attend NASCAR
races and, more importantly, he loved riding his Indian motorcycle. He was an avid story
teller and was never hesitant on sharing his advice.

His jokes, life adventures, and sound advice will be truly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings,
Michigan, 49058, on April 29, 2018 from 12:00-3:00pm. Military Honors will take place
at 1:00pm.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's/Dementia research. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.