of Batesville, AR
June 1, 1930 - May 8, 2019
Charles Ewing Marable, Jr. was born June 1, 1930 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis to Charles Ewing and Lorene Askew Marable.
He grew up in Erin, TN where he attended school grades 1-8. He attended Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN grades 9-12. Attended one semester at Memphis State University, then Austin Peay College in Clarksville, TN for 2 years. He joined the Air Force in December 1950 - August 1954. Returned to Austin Peay to graduate in May 1956 with B.S. Distribution Major in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Attended U.T. Knoxville post graduate.
He began work for Parke Davis & Co as a pharmaceutical representative in August 1958 in Batesville, AR. He owned and operated Four Corners Apartments in Batesville. Retired from Pfizer in 1986. He was awarded salesman of the year three years during his career.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and mother of his children, Winnie Beard Marable, and his son, Mark Henry Marable. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 22 ½ years, Shirlye Marable; sons, Dr. C.T. Marable of Franklin, TN, Kipp Marable (Susan) of Moorefield, daughter, Julia Marable of Rogers, AR and two bonus sons , Kevin Garner (Ilene) of Severna Park, MD, Kyle Garner of Little Rock, and four grandchildren, Morgan Marable, Alexandra Marable Boyd (Christian), Trenton Marable, and Beck Marable of Franklin, TN. He also leaves three bonus grand-daughters, Madelaine Garner, Jessica Garner, and Makenna Weidower.
He was a 50 yr. Mason, member of First Baptist Church in Batesville. He loved his family and friends, his farm, growing things, and doing stained glass.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Batesville with Rev. Stacy Reed officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the Roller-Crouch Chapel.
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15 Condolence(s)
Monica Rodriguez
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
I just want to express my condolences to you and your family. We have known each other for a short time, but I appreciate your being my neighbors and friends. Charles will be missed. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories with him and that he now rests peacefully in heaven.
Cindy Long
Saturday, May 11, 2019
My heart and prayers are with this precious family. He was such a wonderful person and will be missed.
Betty Cockrill
Saturday, May 11, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Marcus and Glenda
Friday, May 10, 2019
We are sending our love and sorrow. Sad we cannot attend the service. But, there in spirit
Lenore and Arnold Merrell
Friday, May 10, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Shirlye you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lenore and Arnold Merrell
Holly & David Wilkerson
Friday, May 10, 2019
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. Very sweet and kind man. He will be missed by all who loved him. Praying for God’s compassion & strength for you.
Julie and John, Ben and Peter
Thursday, May 9, 2019
One of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met .
Deborah Wyatt
Thursday, May 9, 2019
So sorry for your families loss. He was such a nice man.
Prayers for comfort.
Dick & Farris Nelms
Thursday, May 9, 2019
We rejoice knowing that Charlie enriched our lives.
Sandy Barnett
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Our love and thoughts are with all of you.
LaVera McCraw
Thursday, May 9, 2019
So sorry to hear about your loss. At this time the Bible can be a source of comfort,just knowing that the God of heaven cares about us.
Dwight Wallace
Thursday, May 9, 2019
I have a lot of good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mark & Laura Morris
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
In Christ,
Mark & Laura Morris
Jena Jones
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Love and sympathy to this wonderful family I’ve known all of my life.
Janet Tosh & Bill Estes & Family
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
I just loved Charles... He will be missed dearly. We are soo sorry for you loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.