Edwin Garey Abrahams, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Abrahams was born in Lake Charles, to Henry Adam Abrahams and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams on December 19, 1933. Garey was a graduate of Lagrange High School (’52) and McNeese State University (’56). Garey was a big man and he left a big imprint on those he encountered. He had big shoes and left some for his children and grandchildren to fill. He was humble, generous and was gentle with a servant’s heart. Most importantly, was his unwavering faith in the Lord and Savior.
Garey was proud of his German Mennonite ancestry and the work ethic his father instilled in him. He supported numerous charities, churches and schools throughout his life and was active in the community. Garey served as Director of the EMMA Class and the Building and Grounds Committee at Trinity Baptist Church for many years.
Following in the footsteps of his father’s military service in World War I and his brother’s service in World War II, Garey enlisted in the U.S. Army with the rank of Second Lieutenant having been in the ROTC program at McNeese. His military assignments included Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK, Fort Polk, 2 tours in Vietnam, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, Vogelweh, Germany and Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA. Garey retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976 and returned to Lake Charles.
Garey opened Prien Pines Nursery in 1977 and retired in 2014. Son’s David and Steven, Mary Louvier, Murray Fontenot and the Smith brothers continue his dream.
Garey’s generosity among his employees is legendary. He always wanted to find out more about those he encountered and was often overheard saying, “So what’s new in your world?” Or, “Is there anything I can do for you?
Garey was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams; brother Ralph Henry Abrahams; and great grandson Justin Paul Abrahams; and nephew Nolan Ray Abrahams.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Ruth (Cost) Abrahams of Lake Charles; two sons David Glenn Abrahams of Moss Bluff, and Steven Garey Abrahams of Lake Charles; and two stepsons, Michael Merrill and wife Karen of Sulphur; and Robert Merrill and wife Sara of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Jonathon Abrahams and wife Hollie of Moss Bluff, Kimberly (Abrahams) Perry and husband Matt of McMinnville, OR, Henry Abrahams and wife Anna of Zachary, LA; Gayle Benoit and husband Matthew; Brandi Bauer and Cora Merrill; great grandchildren, Owen and Olivia Abrahams, Harper and Grayson Benoit; Brylynn and Kallen LaFleur; and sister-in-law Marty (Robinson) Abrahams of Lake Charles; nephew Darell Abrahams and wife Wanda of Tyler, TX; niece Cheryl (Abrahams) Labby and husband Dale of Prairieville, LA; niece Deborah (Abrahams) Stevens and husband Charles of New Ulm, TX, niece Jackie (Worley) Abrahams of Katy, TX; nephew Chris Abrahams of Many, LA and niece Manda (Abrahams) Andrus and husband Mitch of Lake Charles.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Thompson, Dr. Craig Broussard, Dr. John Winterton, Dr. Michael Broussard, Dr. Nathan Cohen and Dr. Jason Langhofer and the staff of Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.
A special note of thanks to Garey’s friends Norman and Marie Janes, Pastor John Astling, Sonny Hodges, and his many friends at Trinity Baptist Church for their many years of friendship.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at University Baptist Church. Pastor John Astling will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LA Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.
A celebration of Garey’s life will be at Prien Pines Nursery at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 following the graveside service.
Mr. Abrahams was born in Lake Charles, to Henry Adam Abrahams and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams on December 19, 1933. Garey was a graduate of Lagrange High School (’52) and McNeese State University (’56). Garey was a big man and he left a big imprint on those he encountered. He had big shoes and left some for his children and grandchildren to fill. He was humble, generous and was gentle with a servant’s heart. Most importantly, was his unwavering faith in the Lord and Savior.
Garey was proud of his German Mennonite ancestry and the work ethic his father instilled in him. He supported numerous charities, churches and schools throughout his life and was active in the community. Garey served as Director of the EMMA Class and the Building and Grounds Committee at Trinity Baptist Church for many years.
Following in the footsteps of his father’s military service in World War I and his brother’s service in World War II, Garey enlisted in the U.S. Army with the rank of Second Lieutenant having been in the ROTC program at McNeese. His military assignments included Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK, Fort Polk, 2 tours in Vietnam, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, Vogelweh, Germany and Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA. Garey retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976 and returned to Lake Charles.
Garey opened Prien Pines Nursery in 1977 and retired in 2014. Son’s David and Steven, Mary Louvier, Murray Fontenot and the Smith brothers continue his dream.
Garey’s generosity among his employees is legendary. He always wanted to find out more about those he encountered and was often overheard saying, “So what’s new in your world?” Or, “Is there anything I can do for you?
Garey was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams; brother Ralph Henry Abrahams; and great grandson Justin Paul Abrahams; and nephew Nolan Ray Abrahams.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Ruth (Cost) Abrahams of Lake Charles; two sons David Glenn Abrahams of Moss Bluff, and Steven Garey Abrahams of Lake Charles; and two stepsons, Michael Merrill and wife Karen of Sulphur; and Robert Merrill and wife Sara of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Jonathon Abrahams and wife Hollie of Moss Bluff, Kimberly (Abrahams) Perry and husband Matt of McMinnville, OR, Henry Abrahams and wife Anna of Zachary, LA; Gayle Benoit and husband Matthew; Brandi Bauer and Cora Merrill; great grandchildren, Owen and Olivia Abrahams, Harper and Grayson Benoit; Brylynn and Kallen LaFleur; and sister-in-law Marty (Robinson) Abrahams of Lake Charles; nephew Darell Abrahams and wife Wanda of Tyler, TX; niece Cheryl (Abrahams) Labby and husband Dale of Prairieville, LA; niece Deborah (Abrahams) Stevens and husband Charles of New Ulm, TX, niece Jackie (Worley) Abrahams of Katy, TX; nephew Chris Abrahams of Many, LA and niece Manda (Abrahams) Andrus and husband Mitch of Lake Charles.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Thompson, Dr. Craig Broussard, Dr. John Winterton, Dr. Michael Broussard, Dr. Nathan Cohen and Dr. Jason Langhofer and the staff of Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.
A special note of thanks to Garey’s friends Norman and Marie Janes, Pastor John Astling, Sonny Hodges, and his many friends at Trinity Baptist Church for their many years of friendship.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at University Baptist Church. Pastor John Astling will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LA Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.
A celebration of Garey’s life will be at Prien Pines Nursery at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 following the graveside service.
Edwin Garey Abrahams, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Abrahams was born in Lake Charles, to Henry Adam Abrahams and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams on December 19, 1933. Garey was a graduate of Lagrange High School (’52) and McNeese State University (’56). Garey was a big man and he left a big imprint on those he encountered. He had big shoes and left some for his children and grandchildren to fill. He was humble, generous and was gentle with a servant’s heart. Most importantly, was his unwavering faith in the Lord and Savior.
Garey was proud of his German Mennonite ancestry and the work ethic his father instilled in him. He supported numerous charities, churches and schools throughout his life and was active in the community. Garey served as Director of the EMMA Class and the Building and Grounds Committee at Trinity Baptist Church for many years.
Following in the footsteps of his father’s military service in World War I and his brother’s service in World War II, Garey enlisted in the U.S. Army with the rank of Second Lieutenant having been in the ROTC program at McNeese. His military assignments included Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK, Fort Polk, 2 tours in Vietnam, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, Vogelweh, Germany and Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA. Garey retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976 and returned to Lake Charles.
Garey opened Prien Pines Nursery in 1977 and retired in 2014. Son’s David and Steven, Mary Louvier, Murray Fontenot and the Smith brothers continue his dream.
Garey’s generosity among his employees is legendary. He always wanted to find out more about those he encountered and was often overheard saying, “So what’s new in your world?” Or, “Is there anything I can do for you?
Garey was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams; brother Ralph Henry Abrahams; and great grandson Justin Paul Abrahams; and nephew Nolan Ray Abrahams.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Ruth (Cost) Abrahams of Lake Charles; two sons David Glenn Abrahams of Moss Bluff, and Steven Garey Abrahams of Lake Charles; and two stepsons, Michael Merrill and wife Karen of Sulphur; and Robert Merrill and wife Sara of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Jonathon Abrahams and wife Hollie of Moss Bluff, Kimberly (Abrahams) Perry and husband Matt of McMinnville, OR, Henry Abrahams and wife Anna of Zachary, LA; Gayle Benoit and husband Matthew; Brandi Bauer and Cora Merrill; great grandchildren, Owen and Olivia Abrahams, Harper and Grayson Benoit; Brylynn and Kallen LaFleur; and sister-in-law Marty (Robinson) Abrahams of Lake Charles; nephew Darell Abrahams and wife Wanda of Tyler, TX; niece Cheryl (Abrahams) Labby and husband Dale of Prairieville, LA; niece Deborah (Abrahams) Stevens and husband Charles of New Ulm, TX, niece Jackie (Worley) Abrahams of Katy, TX; nephew Chris Abrahams of Many, LA and niece Manda (Abrahams) Andrus and husband Mitch of Lake Charles.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Thompson, Dr. Craig Broussard, Dr. John Winterton, Dr. Michael Broussard, Dr. Nathan Cohen and Dr. Jason Langhofer and the staff of Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.
A special note of thanks to Garey’s friends Norman and Marie Janes, Pastor John Astling, Sonny Hodges, and his many friends at Trinity Baptist Church for their many years of friendship.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at University Baptist Church. Pastor John Astling will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LA Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.
A celebration of Garey’s life will be at Prien Pines Nursery at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 following the graveside service.
Mr. Abrahams was born in Lake Charles, to Henry Adam Abrahams and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams on December 19, 1933. Garey was a graduate of Lagrange High School (’52) and McNeese State University (’56). Garey was a big man and he left a big imprint on those he encountered. He had big shoes and left some for his children and grandchildren to fill. He was humble, generous and was gentle with a servant’s heart. Most importantly, was his unwavering faith in the Lord and Savior.
Garey was proud of his German Mennonite ancestry and the work ethic his father instilled in him. He supported numerous charities, churches and schools throughout his life and was active in the community. Garey served as Director of the EMMA Class and the Building and Grounds Committee at Trinity Baptist Church for many years.
Following in the footsteps of his father’s military service in World War I and his brother’s service in World War II, Garey enlisted in the U.S. Army with the rank of Second Lieutenant having been in the ROTC program at McNeese. His military assignments included Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK, Fort Polk, 2 tours in Vietnam, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, Vogelweh, Germany and Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA. Garey retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976 and returned to Lake Charles.
Garey opened Prien Pines Nursery in 1977 and retired in 2014. Son’s David and Steven, Mary Louvier, Murray Fontenot and the Smith brothers continue his dream.
Garey’s generosity among his employees is legendary. He always wanted to find out more about those he encountered and was often overheard saying, “So what’s new in your world?” Or, “Is there anything I can do for you?
Garey was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helena (Loewen) Abrahams; brother Ralph Henry Abrahams; and great grandson Justin Paul Abrahams; and nephew Nolan Ray Abrahams.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Ruth (Cost) Abrahams of Lake Charles; two sons David Glenn Abrahams of Moss Bluff, and Steven Garey Abrahams of Lake Charles; and two stepsons, Michael Merrill and wife Karen of Sulphur; and Robert Merrill and wife Sara of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Jonathon Abrahams and wife Hollie of Moss Bluff, Kimberly (Abrahams) Perry and husband Matt of McMinnville, OR, Henry Abrahams and wife Anna of Zachary, LA; Gayle Benoit and husband Matthew; Brandi Bauer and Cora Merrill; great grandchildren, Owen and Olivia Abrahams, Harper and Grayson Benoit; Brylynn and Kallen LaFleur; and sister-in-law Marty (Robinson) Abrahams of Lake Charles; nephew Darell Abrahams and wife Wanda of Tyler, TX; niece Cheryl (Abrahams) Labby and husband Dale of Prairieville, LA; niece Deborah (Abrahams) Stevens and husband Charles of New Ulm, TX, niece Jackie (Worley) Abrahams of Katy, TX; nephew Chris Abrahams of Many, LA and niece Manda (Abrahams) Andrus and husband Mitch of Lake Charles.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Thompson, Dr. Craig Broussard, Dr. John Winterton, Dr. Michael Broussard, Dr. Nathan Cohen and Dr. Jason Langhofer and the staff of Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.
A special note of thanks to Garey’s friends Norman and Marie Janes, Pastor John Astling, Sonny Hodges, and his many friends at Trinity Baptist Church for their many years of friendship.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at University Baptist Church. Pastor John Astling will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LA Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.
A celebration of Garey’s life will be at Prien Pines Nursery at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 following the graveside service.
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