Martin Lee Ackley

Martin Lee Ackley, has taken his final bow on May 4, 2025. Born on March 21, 1970, in the charming town of Ozark, AL, Martin's journey through life was as vibrant and spirited as the man himself. He was the life of the party, a title he held from his youth until his passing in Dothan, AL.

Martin's legacy is carried on by a loving family who matched his larger-than-life personality. His son, Dalton Ackley and daughter in law, Jersey, who inherited many of his dad's traits; his daughter, Kira Ackley, who got his knack for turning every day into a celebration; his adorable grandkids, Cassidy and Nova, who knew him as the legendary "Paw Paw"; the mother of his children, Jennifer; his loyal brother, Iril Brown; his sisters, Barbara Faulk and Margaret Adkinson, who could always count on him for a good laugh; his fur baby, Jack, who was his steadfast sidekick.

He attended Carrol High School and went on to construct a life filled with joy, hard work, and the occasional shenanigan. He was a man who built more than just buildings in his construction career; he built a community of friends and a family that was as sturdy as the structures he worked on.

To say Martin was the life of the party is an understatement. He was the party. A simple man who found happiness in the everyday, Martin was known for his ability to turn a regular Tuesday into an event to remember. He provided for his family not just with the necessities, but with laughter, boundless energy, and the kind of stories that become family legend.

Martin was preceded in death by those who surely welcomed him with open arms: his mother, Betty Lou Smith; his infant twin, Martha Ackley; his sister, Crystal Sells; and his brother, Alan Brown; and his lifelong partner in crime, Brian Myers, who had been causing ruckus with Martin since they were both five years old. One can only imagine the heavenly reunion filled with laughter and joy as Martin joined them.

Martin was a man who lived by his own rules, went out on his own terms, and never missed an opportunity to be outside, soaking up the sun or searching for arrowheads. He was also known for being a diehard Alabama fan. He was the guy who'd give you the shirt off his back, and then probably make a joke about how it looked better on you anyway. With him, there was never a dull moment, whether he was fishing, sharing his latest find, or just being his spirited self.

He will surely be missed but most importantly, he will always be celebrated.