Martin Anthony Ables of Geraldine, Alabama, began his celebration in Heaven on April 18, 2009 at Shepherd's Cove, Hospice of Marshall County.
Martin is survived by his mother, Karl Marie Ables; his brother, Chuck Ables (Katherine), his sisters, Ann Sisco (Terry), Janie House (David), Katherine Brewer (Johnny). He greatly loved his nieces and nephews, and was greatly adored by them: Abel Sisco (Misha), Ben Sisco (Crissy), Kara Stewart (Phillip), Katie Ables, Ali Rogers (Shon), Andrew House, and John Everett Brewer. His grand nephews: William Rogers; Patrick, Blaine, Grant and Ethan Stewart; and Uriah Sisco. He is also survived by very special aunts and uncles. Martin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Everett Ables.
Martin was an amazing and unique individual, who devoted much of his time, talent and energy to serving others and the mission of First Baptist Church of Geraldine, that he dearly loved. He had an exceptional way of making everyone he met, feel special and important. He lived his entire life in Geraldine, and encouraged others to take pride in the town, embrace its history and at the same time, help it grow. Martin had immense pride in his family and stories of his ancestors. He highly valued time with family, often organizing family reunions, emphasizing the importance of keeping in touch.
Martin is named for his Uncle Martin Ables who was killed in Germany in April, 1945, just days before the end of World War II. Martin cherished this legacy and that his Grandfather, Ralph Everett Ables, Sr., was the founding pastor. Many of Martin's teachers and neighbors were charter members, and throughout his lifetime he enjoyed hearing stories about the beginnings of his church.
For 30 years he taught 5th and 6th grades at Geraldine School, and many former students have remarked that Mr. Ables was the first person who showed them how to "think outside the box," as he modeled ways to appreciate others' individualities and special gifts. He could mesmerize a group by reading an Uncle Remus story, or by sharing letters from a Confederate soldier. He credits his mother for his special gift of reading aloud, storytelling and entertaining others. In moments, he could take an entire class to exotic places by telling stories of lands far away, showing pictures, and allowing students to examine objects from one of his trips abroad. With displays and souvenirs, his classroom resembled a museum and workshop as he provided endless opportunities for students to experiment with art projects, gardening, carpentry, and develop many other types of craftsmanship.
Martin was very hardworking and goal-oriented, and could always come up with good ideas, and sometimes, very unusual ideas. He spent almost a decade renovating a 1930s granary into his home, now a local attraction, where he enjoyed cooking, entertaining guests and hosting parties in his mill.
Martin had many treasured friends that he treated like family. He daily lived the scripture, "Love Thy Neighbor" with heartfelt kindness, deeds, and generosity. Martin was frugal in many ways and there are many hilarious stories of how he figured out ways to save a penny here and there.
Martin had a special heart for missions and made several trips in addition to sponsoring others to "Go and Tell." He felt honored to share his faith and immerse himself in other cultures, often reporting that he learned more from a mission trip than those whom he served. Martin's extraordinary trademarks were, "His heart, his humor and his hope", as expressed by Rev. Dalrymple. Martin gave continuous encouragement to others, and his family and many friends will genuinely and deeply miss him.
Services for Martin Ables were Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Geraldine, with interment in the adjoining cemetery on the following morning. The Revs. Mickey Dalrymple, Mel Johnson, Charles Jones, Terry Sisco, Ed Ables, and Abel Sisco officiated. McRae Funeral Home of Boaz directed. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church of Geraldine Building Fund or Geraldine School Art Department, with checks payable accordingly, to: P.O. Box 113, Geraldine, AL 35974.
Martin is survived by his mother, Karl Marie Ables; his brother, Chuck Ables (Katherine), his sisters, Ann Sisco (Terry), Janie House (David), Katherine Brewer (Johnny). He greatly loved his nieces and nephews, and was greatly adored by them: Abel Sisco (Misha), Ben Sisco (Crissy), Kara Stewart (Phillip), Katie Ables, Ali Rogers (Shon), Andrew House, and John Everett Brewer. His grand nephews: William Rogers; Patrick, Blaine, Grant and Ethan Stewart; and Uriah Sisco. He is also survived by very special aunts and uncles. Martin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Everett Ables.
Martin was an amazing and unique individual, who devoted much of his time, talent and energy to serving others and the mission of First Baptist Church of Geraldine, that he dearly loved. He had an exceptional way of making everyone he met, feel special and important. He lived his entire life in Geraldine, and encouraged others to take pride in the town, embrace its history and at the same time, help it grow. Martin had immense pride in his family and stories of his ancestors. He highly valued time with family, often organizing family reunions, emphasizing the importance of keeping in touch.
Martin is named for his Uncle Martin Ables who was killed in Germany in April, 1945, just days before the end of World War II. Martin cherished this legacy and that his Grandfather, Ralph Everett Ables, Sr., was the founding pastor. Many of Martin's teachers and neighbors were charter members, and throughout his lifetime he enjoyed hearing stories about the beginnings of his church.
For 30 years he taught 5th and 6th grades at Geraldine School, and many former students have remarked that Mr. Ables was the first person who showed them how to "think outside the box," as he modeled ways to appreciate others' individualities and special gifts. He could mesmerize a group by reading an Uncle Remus story, or by sharing letters from a Confederate soldier. He credits his mother for his special gift of reading aloud, storytelling and entertaining others. In moments, he could take an entire class to exotic places by telling stories of lands far away, showing pictures, and allowing students to examine objects from one of his trips abroad. With displays and souvenirs, his classroom resembled a museum and workshop as he provided endless opportunities for students to experiment with art projects, gardening, carpentry, and develop many other types of craftsmanship.
Martin was very hardworking and goal-oriented, and could always come up with good ideas, and sometimes, very unusual ideas. He spent almost a decade renovating a 1930s granary into his home, now a local attraction, where he enjoyed cooking, entertaining guests and hosting parties in his mill.
Martin had many treasured friends that he treated like family. He daily lived the scripture, "Love Thy Neighbor" with heartfelt kindness, deeds, and generosity. Martin was frugal in many ways and there are many hilarious stories of how he figured out ways to save a penny here and there.
Martin had a special heart for missions and made several trips in addition to sponsoring others to "Go and Tell." He felt honored to share his faith and immerse himself in other cultures, often reporting that he learned more from a mission trip than those whom he served. Martin's extraordinary trademarks were, "His heart, his humor and his hope", as expressed by Rev. Dalrymple. Martin gave continuous encouragement to others, and his family and many friends will genuinely and deeply miss him.
Services for Martin Ables were Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Geraldine, with interment in the adjoining cemetery on the following morning. The Revs. Mickey Dalrymple, Mel Johnson, Charles Jones, Terry Sisco, Ed Ables, and Abel Sisco officiated. McRae Funeral Home of Boaz directed. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church of Geraldine Building Fund or Geraldine School Art Department, with checks payable accordingly, to: P.O. Box 113, Geraldine, AL 35974.
Martin Anthony Ables of Geraldine, Alabama, began his celebration in Heaven on April 18, 2009 at Shepherd's Cove, Hospice of Marshall County.
Martin is survived by his mother, Karl Marie Ables; his brother, Chuck Ables (Katherine), his sisters, Ann Sisco (Terry), Janie House (David), Katherine Brewer (Johnny). He greatly loved his nieces and nephews, and was greatly adored by them: Abel Sisco (Misha), Ben Sisco (Crissy), Kara Stewart (Phillip), Katie Ables, Ali Rogers (Shon), Andrew House, and John Everett Brewer. His grand nephews: William Rogers; Patrick, Blaine, Grant and Ethan Stewart; and Uriah Sisco. He is also survived by very special aunts and uncles. Martin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Everett Ables.
Martin was an amazing and unique individual, who devoted much of his time, talent and energy to serving others and the mission of First Baptist Church of Geraldine, that he dearly loved. He had an exceptional way of making everyone he met, feel special and important. He lived his entire life in Geraldine, and encouraged others to take pride in the town, embrace its history and at the same time, help it grow. Martin had immense pride in his family and stories of his ancestors. He highly valued time with family, often organizing family reunions, emphasizing the importance of keeping in touch.
Martin is named for his Uncle Martin Ables who was killed in Germany in April, 1945, just days before the end of World War II. Martin cherished this legacy and that his Grandfather, Ralph Everett Ables, Sr., was the founding pastor. Many of Martin's teachers and neighbors were charter members, and throughout his lifetime he enjoyed hearing stories about the beginnings of his church.
For 30 years he taught 5th and 6th grades at Geraldine School, and many former students have remarked that Mr. Ables was the first person who showed them how to "think outside the box," as he modeled ways to appreciate others' individualities and special gifts. He could mesmerize a group by reading an Uncle Remus story, or by sharing letters from a Confederate soldier. He credits his mother for his special gift of reading aloud, storytelling and entertaining others. In moments, he could take an entire class to exotic places by telling stories of lands far away, showing pictures, and allowing students to examine objects from one of his trips abroad. With displays and souvenirs, his classroom resembled a museum and workshop as he provided endless opportunities for students to experiment with art projects, gardening, carpentry, and develop many other types of craftsmanship.
Martin was very hardworking and goal-oriented, and could always come up with good ideas, and sometimes, very unusual ideas. He spent almost a decade renovating a 1930s granary into his home, now a local attraction, where he enjoyed cooking, entertaining guests and hosting parties in his mill.
Martin had many treasured friends that he treated like family. He daily lived the scripture, "Love Thy Neighbor" with heartfelt kindness, deeds, and generosity. Martin was frugal in many ways and there are many hilarious stories of how he figured out ways to save a penny here and there.
Martin had a special heart for missions and made several trips in addition to sponsoring others to "Go and Tell." He felt honored to share his faith and immerse himself in other cultures, often reporting that he learned more from a mission trip than those whom he served. Martin's extraordinary trademarks were, "His heart, his humor and his hope", as expressed by Rev. Dalrymple. Martin gave continuous encouragement to others, and his family and many friends will genuinely and deeply miss him.
Services for Martin Ables were Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Geraldine, with interment in the adjoining cemetery on the following morning. The Revs. Mickey Dalrymple, Mel Johnson, Charles Jones, Terry Sisco, Ed Ables, and Abel Sisco officiated. McRae Funeral Home of Boaz directed. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church of Geraldine Building Fund or Geraldine School Art Department, with checks payable accordingly, to: P.O. Box 113, Geraldine, AL 35974.
Martin is survived by his mother, Karl Marie Ables; his brother, Chuck Ables (Katherine), his sisters, Ann Sisco (Terry), Janie House (David), Katherine Brewer (Johnny). He greatly loved his nieces and nephews, and was greatly adored by them: Abel Sisco (Misha), Ben Sisco (Crissy), Kara Stewart (Phillip), Katie Ables, Ali Rogers (Shon), Andrew House, and John Everett Brewer. His grand nephews: William Rogers; Patrick, Blaine, Grant and Ethan Stewart; and Uriah Sisco. He is also survived by very special aunts and uncles. Martin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Everett Ables.
Martin was an amazing and unique individual, who devoted much of his time, talent and energy to serving others and the mission of First Baptist Church of Geraldine, that he dearly loved. He had an exceptional way of making everyone he met, feel special and important. He lived his entire life in Geraldine, and encouraged others to take pride in the town, embrace its history and at the same time, help it grow. Martin had immense pride in his family and stories of his ancestors. He highly valued time with family, often organizing family reunions, emphasizing the importance of keeping in touch.
Martin is named for his Uncle Martin Ables who was killed in Germany in April, 1945, just days before the end of World War II. Martin cherished this legacy and that his Grandfather, Ralph Everett Ables, Sr., was the founding pastor. Many of Martin's teachers and neighbors were charter members, and throughout his lifetime he enjoyed hearing stories about the beginnings of his church.
For 30 years he taught 5th and 6th grades at Geraldine School, and many former students have remarked that Mr. Ables was the first person who showed them how to "think outside the box," as he modeled ways to appreciate others' individualities and special gifts. He could mesmerize a group by reading an Uncle Remus story, or by sharing letters from a Confederate soldier. He credits his mother for his special gift of reading aloud, storytelling and entertaining others. In moments, he could take an entire class to exotic places by telling stories of lands far away, showing pictures, and allowing students to examine objects from one of his trips abroad. With displays and souvenirs, his classroom resembled a museum and workshop as he provided endless opportunities for students to experiment with art projects, gardening, carpentry, and develop many other types of craftsmanship.
Martin was very hardworking and goal-oriented, and could always come up with good ideas, and sometimes, very unusual ideas. He spent almost a decade renovating a 1930s granary into his home, now a local attraction, where he enjoyed cooking, entertaining guests and hosting parties in his mill.
Martin had many treasured friends that he treated like family. He daily lived the scripture, "Love Thy Neighbor" with heartfelt kindness, deeds, and generosity. Martin was frugal in many ways and there are many hilarious stories of how he figured out ways to save a penny here and there.
Martin had a special heart for missions and made several trips in addition to sponsoring others to "Go and Tell." He felt honored to share his faith and immerse himself in other cultures, often reporting that he learned more from a mission trip than those whom he served. Martin's extraordinary trademarks were, "His heart, his humor and his hope", as expressed by Rev. Dalrymple. Martin gave continuous encouragement to others, and his family and many friends will genuinely and deeply miss him.
Services for Martin Ables were Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Geraldine, with interment in the adjoining cemetery on the following morning. The Revs. Mickey Dalrymple, Mel Johnson, Charles Jones, Terry Sisco, Ed Ables, and Abel Sisco officiated. McRae Funeral Home of Boaz directed. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church of Geraldine Building Fund or Geraldine School Art Department, with checks payable accordingly, to: P.O. Box 113, Geraldine, AL 35974.
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