Mark Eugene Abernathy, 57, of Coatesville, Indiana passed away Saturday, Aug. 29th. He was born Aug. 28, 1958 to Dennis and Audrey (Eaton) Abernathy, who survive. Mark is survived by his high school sweetheart Valerie Payne, whom he married Dec. 24, 1976. They have two children: Jason Abernathy (Amy) of Stuttgart, Germany and Jennifer Rackley (Chris) of Coatesville. They have four grandchildren: Corbin Rackley, Alexander Abernathy, Kylie Rackley and Kathryn Abernathy. Surviving siblings are his brother Mike Abernathy and his sisters Annette Loomis (Wayne) and Denise Hinshaw (Craig). Other survivors include his mother-in-law Geraldine Payne and brother-in-laws: Jonathan Payne (Barbara), Alan Payne (Donna) and Thomas Payne , and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Jerry Payne, grandparents Bill and Virginia Eaton, Carl and Florence Abernathy. He was a graduate of Rosedale High School, Class of 1976. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1982. He retired from Indianapolis Power and Light after 24 years of service. Visitation will be held at the Rosedale Baptist Church from 1pm to 3pm with services to follow at 3pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 with Pastor Randall McPike officiating