Memphis, Tennessee
Emerson R. Able, Jr., 84, of Memphis, TN, retired educator-musician passed peacefully Saturday, June 27, 2015. Services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 11 a.m. at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 North Bellevue, Memphis, TN. The burial will be in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery....
Read MoreMr. Able changed my whole life and direction in music, leading me to finish college (Langston University) four year scholarship and go on to a professional career in music and teaching. I owe all of my professional career to Mr. Able. RIP, AWESOME JOB WELL DONE.
Morris McCraven Jr.
November 20, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK | Student
Priscilla Wooley Johnson
To show appreciation for someone who taught me more than just music but rythm!
Priscilla Wooley
September 15, 2018 | Memphis, TN
To the Emerson Able family: Mr. Able taught me band during the years of 1985-1987 at Westwood High School. His class was my favorite class. The impact of his knowledge and compassion for his band classes was a powerful weapon that no one will ever be able to replicate.
Viquita Ware
July 25, 2015 | Memphis, TN
Mr. Emerson Able: Able family I think God for you and for this awesome man of God. He helped teach by word excellence, example, The power and praxis of love, discipline and commitment with soul, mind, body and spirit! Mr. Able personified music - His God-given gift to the world! Mr. able meant what he said! And, to his family and loved ones: I pray God's comfort and peace to each of you. Rest in peace-My brother in Christ Jesus
Esther, Rev./Chaplain Gant
July 17, 2015
Emerson was the epitome of what's good in music.I will remember him as being a leader in the insistence of having quality music in Memphis and having Memphis in the forefront of promoting the best.His standards were high.He got things done.He was my neighbor as a kid.He's still my neighbor.
Frank Strozier,Musician
July 15, 2015
He will truly be missed,He gave me a reason to be the best and work for it,practice,practice,and more practice.So when I left WESTWOOD marching band ,became a member of the TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND.and I still keep the values in my life of achievement and being the best at whatever I do in life,THANK-YOU JESUS for putting him in my life,MR.Emerson R. Able will be missed but remembered well.
Denise Daniels-Carter
July 09, 2015 | Nashville, TN
A great man who lived a meaningful and accomplished life. A great educator who gave light, promise and aid to all of his students. An excellent friend who was always replete with wisdom, frankness, respect and compassion. A high note in my life...
Ronald Greene
July 08, 2015 | Torrance, CA
Mr. Able u will be missed , u in a better place mow with the Lord class of 87
Michael Jackson
July 08, 2015 | Millington, TN
He said what he meant and meant what he said. My prayers are for and with the family.
Gloria Rankin
July 07, 2015 | Arlington, TN