Jimmy Ray Abraham

1939 - 2017

Jimmy Ray Abraham obituary, 1939-2017, Spring, TX

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

13747 Eastex Freeway

Houston, Texas

Jimmy Abraham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2017.

Jimmy Ray Abraham went to be with his Lord on September 2, 2017. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents Man and Nellie Abraham. Jimmy was preceded in death by his loving wife Beatrice McDaniel Abraham. Survived by his two children, Rayford Abraham and wife Bonnie, Sandra McDaniel; five grandchildren: Whitnee McDaniel, Jerwin McDaniel, Matthew Abraham, Aschlee Abraham, Shelbi Irvin; five great grandchildren: Aaron Jones, Ashalon Jones, Aarylon Jones, Madison McDaniel, Sean McDaniel; two sisters, Jewel Faye Abraham, Julia Brown; brother, Richard Abraham and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a funeral service Saturday 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home in the Grand Chapel; followed by a burial at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.

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September 18, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I hope that you may be comforted by fond memories and the love of your family and friends. (Jeremiah 29:11)

September 17, 2017

Brandon Wilson

May God rest the soul of this Strong Intelligent Brother. I pray for the entire family and through time healing will shower those affected from this lost.

September 15, 2017

Flora Gray

My sincere condolences to Ray, Sand, and the Abraham and McDaniel family. I pray the peace and blessings of the Father for you in this time of loss.

September 15, 2017

Tracey Hobley

My sincere condolences to the Abraham family! PawPaw, I'm going to miss your smile and wit. Rest in the arms of Jesus!

September 15, 2017

Angela Ward

Remembering the smiles and laughs! I always felt welcome. Prayers for the family.

Love,

Angel

September 13, 2017

Clara Irvin

My deepest condolences to the Abraham family, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

September 13, 2017

Janice Preston-Thomas

Our deep and sincere condolences are sent to the Abraham Family in loving Memory of Poppa Ray. Love and Hugs, The Preston Family (Maurice, Gail, Janice (P.-Thomas), Victor

September 12, 2017

Denise Allen

May you rest in enteral peace. We lived quit a distance, away however when we talk it was as if we were just a few miles apart. Alway, pleasant, loving and caring. You will be missed. Forever In my.Love you.❤NEICIE

September 12, 2017

Carolyn jean McDaniel

Uncle Ray, i remember you as a cheerful person, always welcoming, your light hearted teasing. We would race i beat you everytime, because you let me win
I will always remember you. Rest in power uncle

September 11, 2017

Brittney Abraham

I will always love you Uncle Ray and I will never forget the great times from all of my visits to Texas. Your laughter, kind nature, and love/loyalty for your family speaks volumes. Say hello to my mommy up there for me!

September 11, 2017

Ann Green

Our prayers go out to the family. We will truly miss Ray and he will be in our hearts forever. To the family: Be strong and stick together. From Moma Lillie's family.

September 11, 2017

Valerie Abraham

Uncle Ray sweet eternal rest with Jesus!

Just Know that your Legacy continues!

I LOVE YOU!

September 11, 2017

Jack Smith

My deepest condolences to the Abraham Family. For many years and several occasions "Poppa Ray" have advised and guided me. He will be truly missed.
Rest in Peace

September 10, 2017

Charles and Glenda Cruise

We affectionately refer to Mr. Abraham as "Papa Ray"! Always greeting you with a smile or something funny to say to all the guys. We are certainly going to miss you. Until we meet again!

September 9, 2017

Matthew Gray

A pleasant greeting and a smiling face each and every time. Miss that!!!!! Now we can rejoice in your rewards. God bless you Mr. "A!"

September 9, 2017

Rayford and Bonnie Abraham

Our hearts are heavy as we prepare for your Home-going Celebration. We rejoice to know that your pain has ended and we are encouraged with the knowledge that we will greet you again when we all reach Heaven. We will miss you tremendously Pop!

All Our Love,

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