Claude Berkley Cabaniss, 90, of Appomattox, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Verta Lonelle "Nell" Williamson Cabaniss.

Born in Charlotte County, Va., on November 29, 1928, he was a son of the late William Eugene Cabaniss and the late Sarah Elizabeth Moore Carwile. He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church and Monroe Masonic Lodge #301 A.F. & A. M. Berkley retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad and Babcock & Wilcox. After retirement he operated a painting business for a number of years.

He is survived by three children, Neal Maxwell Cabaniss and wife, Jodi Aerts of Appomattox, Karen Faye Cabaniss and husband, John Dudley Nanney of Chocowinity, NC, Penny Cabaniss Herndon and husband, J.E. Herndon of Concord; a sister, Bessie Lee Forgie of Clifton Forge; a half-brother, Albert D. "Hootie" Maxey; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Crystal Herndon and a half-sister, Ruth M. Franklin.

A funeral service with Masonic rites will be held 11 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Red Oak Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Barker. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Robinson Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff at Valley View, Lynchburg General Hospital and Diane Marsh for their care of Berkley.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com .