A memorial service for Dr. Francis “Ab” Abernethy, age 89, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held April 4, 2015 at Banita Creek Hall in Nacogdoches. Dr. Abernethy passed away at his home. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery next to his beloved wife of 63 years, Hazel Shelton Abernethy.
Dr. Abernethy was born in Altus, Oklahoma and grew up in the Palestine community. The Abernethy family moved to Nacogdoches when he was a senior in high school. He graduated in 1943 and joined the Navy two weeks later, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war and hitchhiking around the country for several months, Ab obtained his BA from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Master’s Degree and a PhD. from Louisiana State University. Dr. Abernethy began his career at SFA in 1965 where he taught for the next 32 years. He retired in 1997 as a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, Distinguished Regents Professor and Professor Emeritus. Ab was a long-time member of the Texas Folklore Society, succeeding such greats as J. Frank Dobie, Wilson Hudson, and Mody Boatright as Secretary Editor of the organization. He was a Master Mason as well as a member of many other organizations.
Among Ab’s many interests were hunting, fishing, spelunking, traveling, music, history, storytelling, and teaching. He was always teaching and sharing his extensive life experiences.
Dr. Abernethy was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Shelton) Abernethy and his parents, Talbot and Aileen (Cherry) Abernethy.
Survivors include his children: Luanna (Abernethy) Cole and spouse, Charles; Robert Abernethy and wife, Kim: Sarah “Deedy” Abernethy and spouse, Todd Weidner; Margaret “Maggie” Abernethy-Duffin and spouse, John; Ben T. Abernethy and wife, Penny; several grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to many colleagues and friends, Dr. Abernethy is also survived by his dear friend and “Sweetie,” Lola (Lemkowitz) Pogue.
[Obit courtesy contributor: Joe W. Fields 46835524]
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Dr. Abernethy was born in Altus, Oklahoma and grew up in the Palestine community. The Abernethy family moved to Nacogdoches when he was a senior in high school. He graduated in 1943 and joined the Navy two weeks later, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war and hitchhiking around the country for several months, Ab obtained his BA from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Master’s Degree and a PhD. from Louisiana State University. Dr. Abernethy began his career at SFA in 1965 where he taught for the next 32 years. He retired in 1997 as a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, Distinguished Regents Professor and Professor Emeritus. Ab was a long-time member of the Texas Folklore Society, succeeding such greats as J. Frank Dobie, Wilson Hudson, and Mody Boatright as Secretary Editor of the organization. He was a Master Mason as well as a member of many other organizations.
Among Ab’s many interests were hunting, fishing, spelunking, traveling, music, history, storytelling, and teaching. He was always teaching and sharing his extensive life experiences.
Dr. Abernethy was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Shelton) Abernethy and his parents, Talbot and Aileen (Cherry) Abernethy.
Survivors include his children: Luanna (Abernethy) Cole and spouse, Charles; Robert Abernethy and wife, Kim: Sarah “Deedy” Abernethy and spouse, Todd Weidner; Margaret “Maggie” Abernethy-Duffin and spouse, John; Ben T. Abernethy and wife, Penny; several grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to many colleagues and friends, Dr. Abernethy is also survived by his dear friend and “Sweetie,” Lola (Lemkowitz) Pogue.
[Obit courtesy contributor: Joe W. Fields 46835524]
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A memorial service for Dr. Francis “Ab” Abernethy, age 89, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held April 4, 2015 at Banita Creek Hall in Nacogdoches. Dr. Abernethy passed away at his home. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery next to his beloved wife of 63 years, Hazel Shelton Abernethy.
Dr. Abernethy was born in Altus, Oklahoma and grew up in the Palestine community. The Abernethy family moved to Nacogdoches when he was a senior in high school. He graduated in 1943 and joined the Navy two weeks later, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war and hitchhiking around the country for several months, Ab obtained his BA from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Master’s Degree and a PhD. from Louisiana State University. Dr. Abernethy began his career at SFA in 1965 where he taught for the next 32 years. He retired in 1997 as a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, Distinguished Regents Professor and Professor Emeritus. Ab was a long-time member of the Texas Folklore Society, succeeding such greats as J. Frank Dobie, Wilson Hudson, and Mody Boatright as Secretary Editor of the organization. He was a Master Mason as well as a member of many other organizations.
Among Ab’s many interests were hunting, fishing, spelunking, traveling, music, history, storytelling, and teaching. He was always teaching and sharing his extensive life experiences.
Dr. Abernethy was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Shelton) Abernethy and his parents, Talbot and Aileen (Cherry) Abernethy.
Survivors include his children: Luanna (Abernethy) Cole and spouse, Charles; Robert Abernethy and wife, Kim: Sarah “Deedy” Abernethy and spouse, Todd Weidner; Margaret “Maggie” Abernethy-Duffin and spouse, John; Ben T. Abernethy and wife, Penny; several grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to many colleagues and friends, Dr. Abernethy is also survived by his dear friend and “Sweetie,” Lola (Lemkowitz) Pogue.
[Obit courtesy contributor: Joe W. Fields 46835524]
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Dr. Abernethy was born in Altus, Oklahoma and grew up in the Palestine community. The Abernethy family moved to Nacogdoches when he was a senior in high school. He graduated in 1943 and joined the Navy two weeks later, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war and hitchhiking around the country for several months, Ab obtained his BA from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Master’s Degree and a PhD. from Louisiana State University. Dr. Abernethy began his career at SFA in 1965 where he taught for the next 32 years. He retired in 1997 as a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, Distinguished Regents Professor and Professor Emeritus. Ab was a long-time member of the Texas Folklore Society, succeeding such greats as J. Frank Dobie, Wilson Hudson, and Mody Boatright as Secretary Editor of the organization. He was a Master Mason as well as a member of many other organizations.
Among Ab’s many interests were hunting, fishing, spelunking, traveling, music, history, storytelling, and teaching. He was always teaching and sharing his extensive life experiences.
Dr. Abernethy was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Shelton) Abernethy and his parents, Talbot and Aileen (Cherry) Abernethy.
Survivors include his children: Luanna (Abernethy) Cole and spouse, Charles; Robert Abernethy and wife, Kim: Sarah “Deedy” Abernethy and spouse, Todd Weidner; Margaret “Maggie” Abernethy-Duffin and spouse, John; Ben T. Abernethy and wife, Penny; several grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to many colleagues and friends, Dr. Abernethy is also survived by his dear friend and “Sweetie,” Lola (Lemkowitz) Pogue.
[Obit courtesy contributor: Joe W. Fields 46835524]
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