Bill R Abraham, 78, of Wallins Creek, Harlan Co., KY joined his Savior on Sunday morning, October 27, 2013, at UK Medical Center, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, after a long illness.
He was born August 17, 1935, in Pineville, Bell
Co., KY. His parents were: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham.
After graduating from Wallins High School in 1953, he served 4 years in the Korean War.
Upon returning home, he founded Abraham Music in 1964 with his wife Carol, which continues today in both Harlan and Middlesboro, KY. Bill exceled at growing his business, winning numerous manufacturer sales awards and recognized nationally by Kimball Piano Co. He will be honored posthumously in Anaheim, CA by the National Association of Musical Merchants in January 2014 for the Milestone Award, honoring his continuous 50 years in business.
He faithfully served the Lord for over 30 years, helping to oversee the building project with Molus Pentecostal Church, where he was Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Elder for many years. In his latter life, he was a member of Harvest Worship Center in Harlan, KY, where his son-in-law, Roland Bo Lee, is pastor.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham; his sister: Dorothy Abraham Thomas; his brother: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Jr; his grandson: Jared Abraham; his special brothers-in-law: William "Bubby" Thomas and William "Sonny" Horn; and a sister-in-law: Joyce Abraham.
He leaves to mourn his passing and rejoice in his reward, his wife of 55 years: Carol J Abraham; his children: Brad Abraham and his wife, Kathy; Penny Abraham Lee and her husband, Roland Bo Lee; Greg Abraham and his wife, Lisa; and Heidi Abraham; his granddaughters: Audra Abraham, Jessica Nichols, Brittany (Nick) Fields, Mary Elizabeth Lee, Megan Abraham and Cortney Abraham; his great-grandson: Ethan Nichols; his sister: Joyce Abraham Horn; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Harvest Worship Center, Harlan, Harlan Co., KY
Funeral: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the church with Rev. Ernest Brock, Rev. Glen Wilson and Rev. Ed Houston officiating.
Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, Harlan Co., KY
He was born August 17, 1935, in Pineville, Bell
Co., KY. His parents were: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham.
After graduating from Wallins High School in 1953, he served 4 years in the Korean War.
Upon returning home, he founded Abraham Music in 1964 with his wife Carol, which continues today in both Harlan and Middlesboro, KY. Bill exceled at growing his business, winning numerous manufacturer sales awards and recognized nationally by Kimball Piano Co. He will be honored posthumously in Anaheim, CA by the National Association of Musical Merchants in January 2014 for the Milestone Award, honoring his continuous 50 years in business.
He faithfully served the Lord for over 30 years, helping to oversee the building project with Molus Pentecostal Church, where he was Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Elder for many years. In his latter life, he was a member of Harvest Worship Center in Harlan, KY, where his son-in-law, Roland Bo Lee, is pastor.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham; his sister: Dorothy Abraham Thomas; his brother: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Jr; his grandson: Jared Abraham; his special brothers-in-law: William "Bubby" Thomas and William "Sonny" Horn; and a sister-in-law: Joyce Abraham.
He leaves to mourn his passing and rejoice in his reward, his wife of 55 years: Carol J Abraham; his children: Brad Abraham and his wife, Kathy; Penny Abraham Lee and her husband, Roland Bo Lee; Greg Abraham and his wife, Lisa; and Heidi Abraham; his granddaughters: Audra Abraham, Jessica Nichols, Brittany (Nick) Fields, Mary Elizabeth Lee, Megan Abraham and Cortney Abraham; his great-grandson: Ethan Nichols; his sister: Joyce Abraham Horn; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Harvest Worship Center, Harlan, Harlan Co., KY
Funeral: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the church with Rev. Ernest Brock, Rev. Glen Wilson and Rev. Ed Houston officiating.
Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, Harlan Co., KY
Bill R Abraham, 78, of Wallins Creek, Harlan Co., KY joined his Savior on Sunday morning, October 27, 2013, at UK Medical Center, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, after a long illness.
He was born August 17, 1935, in Pineville, Bell
Co., KY. His parents were: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham.
After graduating from Wallins High School in 1953, he served 4 years in the Korean War.
Upon returning home, he founded Abraham Music in 1964 with his wife Carol, which continues today in both Harlan and Middlesboro, KY. Bill exceled at growing his business, winning numerous manufacturer sales awards and recognized nationally by Kimball Piano Co. He will be honored posthumously in Anaheim, CA by the National Association of Musical Merchants in January 2014 for the Milestone Award, honoring his continuous 50 years in business.
He faithfully served the Lord for over 30 years, helping to oversee the building project with Molus Pentecostal Church, where he was Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Elder for many years. In his latter life, he was a member of Harvest Worship Center in Harlan, KY, where his son-in-law, Roland Bo Lee, is pastor.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham; his sister: Dorothy Abraham Thomas; his brother: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Jr; his grandson: Jared Abraham; his special brothers-in-law: William "Bubby" Thomas and William "Sonny" Horn; and a sister-in-law: Joyce Abraham.
He leaves to mourn his passing and rejoice in his reward, his wife of 55 years: Carol J Abraham; his children: Brad Abraham and his wife, Kathy; Penny Abraham Lee and her husband, Roland Bo Lee; Greg Abraham and his wife, Lisa; and Heidi Abraham; his granddaughters: Audra Abraham, Jessica Nichols, Brittany (Nick) Fields, Mary Elizabeth Lee, Megan Abraham and Cortney Abraham; his great-grandson: Ethan Nichols; his sister: Joyce Abraham Horn; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Harvest Worship Center, Harlan, Harlan Co., KY
Funeral: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the church with Rev. Ernest Brock, Rev. Glen Wilson and Rev. Ed Houston officiating.
Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, Harlan Co., KY
He was born August 17, 1935, in Pineville, Bell
Co., KY. His parents were: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham.
After graduating from Wallins High School in 1953, he served 4 years in the Korean War.
Upon returning home, he founded Abraham Music in 1964 with his wife Carol, which continues today in both Harlan and Middlesboro, KY. Bill exceled at growing his business, winning numerous manufacturer sales awards and recognized nationally by Kimball Piano Co. He will be honored posthumously in Anaheim, CA by the National Association of Musical Merchants in January 2014 for the Milestone Award, honoring his continuous 50 years in business.
He faithfully served the Lord for over 30 years, helping to oversee the building project with Molus Pentecostal Church, where he was Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and Elder for many years. In his latter life, he was a member of Harvest Worship Center in Harlan, KY, where his son-in-law, Roland Bo Lee, is pastor.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Sr and Mary E Penley Abraham; his sister: Dorothy Abraham Thomas; his brother: Benjamin Louis Abraham, Jr; his grandson: Jared Abraham; his special brothers-in-law: William "Bubby" Thomas and William "Sonny" Horn; and a sister-in-law: Joyce Abraham.
He leaves to mourn his passing and rejoice in his reward, his wife of 55 years: Carol J Abraham; his children: Brad Abraham and his wife, Kathy; Penny Abraham Lee and her husband, Roland Bo Lee; Greg Abraham and his wife, Lisa; and Heidi Abraham; his granddaughters: Audra Abraham, Jessica Nichols, Brittany (Nick) Fields, Mary Elizabeth Lee, Megan Abraham and Cortney Abraham; his great-grandson: Ethan Nichols; his sister: Joyce Abraham Horn; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Harvest Worship Center, Harlan, Harlan Co., KY
Funeral: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the church with Rev. Ernest Brock, Rev. Glen Wilson and Rev. Ed Houston officiating.
Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, Harlan Co., KY
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