Charles K. "Slick" Abrams

ABRAMS Charles K. "Slick" Abrams, age 83, of New Holland, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at his residence. He was an Army veteran of World War II, inducted in Army 1943 to 1947; his service in the military included The Battle of the Bulge, Landing in Normandy, receiving two Bronze Stars; member of American Legion Post #0164 Grove City, OH.; Teamster #413; Mt. Sterling Lodge #269 F.&A.M.; and Scottish Rite Lodge, Valley of Columbus; and Kentucky Colonel. Preceded in death by parents William and Ruth (Abner) Abrams, brother John Abrams, sisters Ethel Wisenberger and Jenny Cooper, son Patrice Mouton and daughter-in-law Sabra Abrams. Survived by loving wife of 40 years Joann; son, William K. Abrams of Orient, OH.; daughter, Jenni Deming of Washington Court House, OH.; sisters, Mary Pierce of Petersburg, TN and Emma (Pat) Murphy of Clarksville, OH.; brothers, Clarence (Francis) Abrams of Ironton, OH., Larry (Bessie) Abrams of Rush, KY. and special brother, Don (Rose) of Grove City, OH.; 5 grandchildren, which includes Drew Bennett, Drake Bennett, Dara Deming, Karson Abrams and Emily Abrams; special daughter, Jackie Stapleton; special cousin, Roy (Doris) Musick; numerous relatives and a host of friends. Friends may call from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 331 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143, where a Masonic Funeral Service will be held 12Noon on Thursday, November 20, 2008. The interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hilliard. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries