James Abernathy

James M. Abernathy COKER - James M. "Pops" Abernathy, age 70, of Coker, died May 4, 2016, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Sylvan Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North directing. Visitation will be today, May 6, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Snipes; stepmother, Dolly Abernathy; and stepson, Ronnie Minor. Survivors include his former wife, Patricia Abernathy of Coker; daughters, Michelle Averette (Brad) of Coker and Cindy Patton (Larry) of Northport; father, Tommy Abernathy of Northport; two stepdaughters, Tammy Averette of Coker and Teresa Holley of Duncanville; many brothers and sisters; fifteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Pops was one of the hardest working men that you could ever meet. He retired from his lifelong job at Warrior Tractor a few years ago but still stopped by often to "check on things." He was a loving father, Paw Paw, son, brother and friend to many. His dog "Precious" was his world. Pops was an idol to many. He lived his life to the fullest, enjoying the outdoors, fishing, hunting, going to the flea market on Sundays and riding in the rollback with Brad. His legacy and way of life will carry on through each of the many lives he touched. He will forever be missed but never forgotten! We love you Pops! The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of West Alabama, Warrior Tractor Equipment and Neal and Kathy Mcracken. Pallbearers will be Brad Averette, Allen Kelly, Nick Hallum, Johnny Hubbard, Ronnie Holley and Steve Clark. Honorary pallbearers are Warrior Tractor, Hospice of West Alabama and Spirit Auto Sales.