Jerry Wayne Ables

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Ables will be held at 11:00 AM Friday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the mortuary.

Jerry Wayne Ables,61, of 10 N. Palmetto died Monday at his residence. Born in Liberty, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Mary King Ables. He was a graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He also served in the U.S. Army. He loved listening to and teaching music and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are 3 sisters, Minnie Holcombe(Marion) of Liberty, Velma Moore(Lewis) of Anderson and Elizabeth Patterson(Wilton) of Pendleton; 2 brothers, Charles Ables(Janet) of Downingtown, PA and Edward Ables(Janice) of Liberty; a special sister in law, Kathryn Ables Canoy of Central; 6 nephews, Russell Ables, Larry Holcombe, Mark Patterson, Robby Holcombe, Ben Ables and Joshua Ables; 3 nieces, Debbie Lowe, Jennifer Ables and Pam Gardin; 4 great nephews, Jamie Ables, Dennis Holcombe, Nicholas Ables and Zachary Ables; and 3 Great nieces, Sue Ann Patterson, Kayla Ables and Dea Holcombe.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, James Robert “Bobby” Ables.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church:8008 Liberty Highway Liberty, SC 29657. The family will be at the home of his brother Edward at 800 Freeman Road Liberty, SC 29657. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortaury.com Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.