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CHARLES ABRAMS "Blackhawk" Charles Abrams was born on May 5, 1934 in Macon, GA. He was the youngest of three children. As a young man, Charles served in the Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. In 1966, Charles married the love of his life, Carrie Willis; they moved to West Palm Beach in 1976. Charles became well-known in the West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach communities for his skills as a painter and carpenter. He was affectionately known by many as "Blackhawk," which was the name of his maintenance service. Charles was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. On Thursday, June 24, 2010, our Lord and Savior called him home. Charles Abrams is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carrie; children: Avis Abrams Carter of San Antonio, TX; Larry Willis, Jesse Willis, Gregory Willis, and Shannon Abrams, all of West Palm Beach, FL; Pamela Willis (Lawrence Love) and Stacie Abrams, both of Riviera Beach, FL; Stephanie Nance (Timothy) of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren: Keyma Willis, Starling Willis, Keith Willis, Fredrick Leonard, Moab Abrams, Myesha Abrams, Marquez Abrams, Taylor Nance, Shanna Abrams, Shannon Abrams Jr., Kelsey Willis, Larry Willis Jr., Tony Willis and Quincy Carter; great grandchildren: Ta'Niya Leonard, Kevyun Willis, Larry Willis, Latija Willis, Kelton Willis, Koree Willis, and Rahsaan Willis; predeceased: Louise Abrams, mother; Johnnie Mae and Maudestine Durham, sisters; Vanessa Abrams Willis, daughter. Charles is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Wake services will be held on Tuesday, June 29 from 3 PM - 5 PM at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 911 9th Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 561-832-2101. Homegoing services will take place on Wednesday, June 30 at 11 AM at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Siders Funeral Home Officiating, 561-820-1403. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Kesha Davis
June 30, 2010
In your time of grief I pray for your family whole heartedly. The death of a loved one is never taken lightly. May God bless and keep you in your time of need. With sincerest sympathy! Kesha and Family
June 29, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE ABRAMS FAMILY. CHARLIE WAS A GOOD MAN. AND WILL HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN.. REMEMBERING HIM AND FAMILY IN PRAYERS
JAN PROVOST FORMERLY WPB HOUSING
WEST PALM BEACH.
June 29, 2010
To Mrs. Carrie Abrams and family; May God comfort and keep you in peace is our prayer. The Lord is too wise to make a mistake, remember the good times and know that God Loves you and Loved Mr. Abrams best. God Bless you all. The Ayers family; West Palm Beach Florida, Lithonia Ga and Macon Ga.
LaTrice Parsons
June 28, 2010
Carrie and children, may God grant you peace. I pray that you find comfort in the knowledge that you had him for a time, and remember the love that grew throughout the years. God Bless you all.
Wanda Hightower
June 27, 2010
With Sympathy and Prayers
May GOD comfort and strengthen you!
Wanda Hightower
June 27, 2010
My prayers of comfort are with the family. May GOD keep you all in His loving hands and strengthen you. Withy sympathy, Wanda Hightower
Lloyd L. Brown,Sr.
June 27, 2010
TO GOD BE THE GLORY: TO MRS. ABRAMS &ENTIRE FAMILY,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU NOW IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW,LET IT BE KNOWN THAT OUR FATHER NEVER MAKES A MISTAKE,RESTING ASSURED THAT HE IS AND WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER YOU.BE BLESSED IN THE LORD.
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