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Obituary For Acie J. Sabb

Acie J. Sabb, 74, of 115 Sellers St., Martinsville, VA departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky Mt., VA. He was born May 26, 1946 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Rebecca Davis and the late Ned Dozier. In addition to his parent, Acie was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Lillian Sabb; adopted father, James Sabb; adopted brother, Glen Sabb; and one great grandchild.

Acie was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Department of Defense Dependents Schools after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Saint Paul High Street Baptist Church and was a member of the Masons, and the Omega Psi Phi.

Acie leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Zenaida Sabb of the residence; three daughters, Dina A. Crawford of Augusta, GA, Keeya Sabb Clayton of Orlando, FL and Alicia J. Sabb of Rota, Spain; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; nine siblings, Audrey Harrell of Suffolk, VA, Khaleedah Muhammad of Columbia, SC, Rev. Teresa Davis of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Virgis Cutler of Kyle, TX, Juanita Young of Norfolk, VA, Samuel Davis, Jr of Virginia Beach, VA, Renita Renee Crandle of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Diane Davis of Norfolk, VA and John Davis of Mitchellsville, MD; a special uncle, Rev. William Giles of Philadelphia, PA; and a special loving aunt, Mattie Mae Penn of Martinsville, VA;and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at the home, 115 Sellers St., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Rev. William Giles of Macedonia First John Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA eulogist and Rev. Teresa Davis, M. Teresa Davis International Outreach Ministries, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. The CDC guidelines will be in place requiring a face covering and social distancing. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. Omega Psi Phi will have a Memorial ceremony for Mr. Sabb on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Hairston Funeral Home.

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Guest Book

Went to Albert Harris With Acie His Face will always be a fond memory in my mind God has him and will take good care of him. Claude Gilmer

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Our deepest sympathy to Linda Evans-Coach and the entire family. I pray that God gives you the strength and peace during this time of loss. Eddie & Angela Davis

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My condolences to Linda Evans-Coach (niece) and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers. The Moreland Family Pompano Beach, Fl

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Our deepest condolences to the Sabb Family. We pray peace and love comes to you all during this time. Sincerely, Tabitha Giles, Celeste Giles & Anastasia Graham

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Acie was a classmate of mine (class of 1964), I was blessed to see him a few years ago in Martinsville. We laughed and shared the good old days at Albert Harris High, specifically, the last football game (7-7 tie) at Langston High, Danville, VA. He will be missed. God's got him now and he's in a better place. Mickey Mitchell. Odenton, Md 21113.

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To the Sabb Family. My sincere condolences to you at this time of sympathy in the home going of Mr. Sabb. Fond memories of him as my business teacher at Surry County. Graduate of 1978. May God bless each one of you and give you peace at this time of bereavement.

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As we journey through life, we meet from time to time someone who leaves a mark on our lives. That was Mr. Acie Sabb. Mr. Sabb taught me at Surry County High School, I believe all my business classes. He brought books and materials out of his own pocket to teach classes that Surry did not have in their curriculum during my time in high school; preparing me for college at Virginia State. He was a blessing. Praying for the family. Nancy Blizzard-Edwards (Class of 1979)

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Acie was a good friend and we socialize d and had a lot of fun in Virginia. RIP my brother . Condolences to the family and my cousin Keebe. Richard Burrell

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Sharing in the transition of your beloved, Acie. He was recognized at our AHHS National Reunion as the person who traveled from Spain to attend the reunion. I shall miss our talks when he returned to Martinsville. Blessings, Love and Sympathy. Marguerite W. Wilson

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Acie,taught accounting at LP Jackson high in Surry County for several years. His students enjoyed his class and placed #1 in the county. I will always remember Acie as a good friend and a wonderful Saint Paul College football player. Cynthia Lawrence Blunt G

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The family of Acie,you have my deepest sympathy. It was always a joy to see him at the AHHS class reunions. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Willie Mae Harris

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Sorry for your loss Extending deep And heartfelt sympathy to you and your family and praying God will comfort during this difficult time. The Life Society, Hazel W Spencer, President.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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