Obituaries: William T. Abrams, 1956, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 1, 1956 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

W. T. Abrams, 96, of Sikes Succumbs Saturday, Jan. 28

William T. Abrams, 96, of Sikes, one of Winn Parish's oldest citizens, died at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sanders Saturday, Jan. 28.  Mr. Abrams and his
wife had made their home with the Sanders family since Nov. 10, 1954, when
their home and possessions were destroyed by fire.

The deceased was a retired farmer and a deacon of the Hurricane Grove Baptist
Church.  Throughout his life he took an active part in church and civic
affairs of his community.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Adams Abrams and a host of nieces and
nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Hurricane Grove Church with
Rev. Edward Smith and Rev. John Kitchingham officiating.  Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Acting as pallbearers were great nephews, Fay Abrams, D. C. Abrams, J. E.
Abrams, T. F. Roberts, and Benny Roberts.