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Abner “Shorty” Martin, 29

September 07, 2017

Abner “Shorty” Martin, age 29, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly of natural causes, on September 7, 2017.
Abner Glenn Martin was born on September 27, 1987, in Mercersburg, PA. He grew up in Pennsylvania but then moved away and lived in Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, prior to moving back to Ephrata, PA. He was an amazing father, husband, and person. He was always helping anyone who needed help. Shorty always put others and their needs before his. When he wasn’t at work with his brother and best friend, he was helping others and spending time with his family. He enjoyed woodworking when he had some extra time.
He is survived by his wife, Danielle (Walden); 2 sons, Jaxson and Noah; his parents, Nolan & Shirley Martin, Lititz, PA; his parents-in-law, Christopher and Jennifer Harden, Overland Park, KS; brothers: Jeremy Martin (Davina), Versailles, MO; Jaylan (Tamar) Martin, Lancaster, PA; Abram (Grace) Martin, Honey Brook, PA; Zachary (Amanda) Martin, Terre Hill, PA; Gabriel (Jazlyn) Martin, Ephrata, PA; Emanuel (Justina) Martin, Ephrata, PA; Rafael (Dominique) Anzaldua, Dallas, TX; sisters: Tancy Zook (Joe), Poteauu, OK; Tiana Stoltzfus (Steve, Millbrook, AL; Tabeal Martin, Lititz, PA; sister-in-law, Michelle Walden, Overland Park, KS; in addition Shorty is survived by 20 nieces and nephews and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8PM, Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the funeral home. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11AM, prior to the funeral service.

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Condolences to the Family

September 12, 2017

Nolan Shirley & family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are lifting you up in prayers and in our thoughts. -Jordan Priscilla Wurtz 

September 12, 2017

Danielle and family,  
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. 
Love, Marty, Terri, Seth, Tyler and Kaylee McLaughlin

September 11, 2017

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Darwin Martin and family

September 11, 2017

As I drove away tonight after the viewing with tears streaming down my face, I wanted to turn around and go through line again- only this time never stop hugging- something to take away your pain, to show the love and pain I feel for you all. 
But that wouldn’t take away your pain and loss, so instead I’ll be praying for each of you, and asking God to shower His love down on you- especially little Sis Tabael, because I could see that he held a special place in her heart.
Love and prayers,
David Howe (for all the Don & Vickie Howes)

September 11, 2017

We are very sorry for your loss and pray that you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. God Bless you all.

September 10, 2017

 My thoughts and prayers are with each of you but especially with Shirley. We now have something else in common. We both have Buried a son.  I am here for you. 

September 09, 2017

Derek and Lonnie send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will miss seeing his smiling face.

Visitation
Monday, September 11, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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