Background
Cabell, Ben B. was born on July 22, 1935 in Honolulu. Son of Gerald Frank Cabell and Merle Gore Bryan.
Cabell, Ben B. was born on July 22, 1935 in Honolulu. Son of Gerald Frank Cabell and Merle Gore Bryan.
Bachelor of Science optime merens, University of South, 1955. Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University, 1959.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy Medical Corps., 1958, advanced through grades to captain, 1979, active duty flight surgeon, 1960-1965. Resident in pediatrics University Arkansas Medical Center, Little Rock, 1965-1967. Private practice pediatrician Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1967-1990.
Active duty flight surgeon United States Naval Reserve Medical Corps., Pensacola, Florida, 1990-2000, retired, 2000. Clinical assistant professor pediatrics, University Arkansas Health Sciences, 1968-1990. Consultant in pediatrics Area Health Education Center, Fort Smith, 1980-1990, Sebastian County Health Department, 1968-1990, Arkansas State Crippled Children's division, 1967-1990.
Senior medical examiner and aircraft accident investigator, Federal Aviation Administration, since 1969. Medical director, Brownwood Life Care Center, Fort Smith, 1986-1990.
Board directors, Special Learning Center for Children with Learning Disabilities, Fort Smith, 1970-1976, chairman, 1971-1972. Board directors Fort Smith Symphony Association, 1968-1972, 80-82, chairman, 1970-1972. District representative Arkansas Arts Council, 1970-1982, 86-90, chairman, 1971-1972, 80-82.
Board directors Sebastian County United Way, 1985-1988. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics. Member Southern Medical Association.
Married Ann Alida Ellefson, June 20, 1959 (divorced January 1972). Children: Laura Ashley, Bryan Chastain. Married Evalyn Ann Woods, October 6, 1975.
1 child, Scott David.