Leroy Anthony Abrams Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Leroy Anthony Abrams of Newberry, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on November 5, 2024 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank David Abrams and Ella Belle Long Abrams; and his siblings, Augustus Abrams, Frank David Abrams, Jr., Dorothy Howard, Margaret Garrison, Aurelia Haile and Toby Budden.

He is survived by: his wife Vernette Hailstock Abrams; his children, Roderick LaWayne Abrams of Gastonia, NC, Khuma Kotti Abrams and Rasheda Nicole Abrams of Newberry, SC; his siblings, James Abrams of Newberry, SC, Russell Abrams of Newberry, SC, Reco Abrams, Sr. of Newberry, SC, Annie Pearl Adams of Moreno Valley, Mary Akinkoutu of Knightdale, NC and Barbara Nance of Newberry, SC; his grandchildren, Khalia Abrams, Tion Abrams of Newberry, SC, Azayon Sims of Winston Salem, NC, Keana Abrams of Gastonia, NC and Santana Whitman of Newberry, SC; his great grandchild Kensley Stevens of Newberry, SC; his siblings-in-law, Thelma Hailstock of Winston-Salem, NC, Jacquelyn Robinson, Beverly Brown of Newberry, SC and Eddie Haile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his nephew Roderic Robinson of Newberry, SC; his niece Kimberley Brown of Newberry, SC; his goddaughter Cincere Geralds of Chester, SC; and his friend Patsy Workman of Newberry, SC. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, November 10th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Fred B. Pratt Memorial Chapel (601 South St, Newberry, SC 29108). The military honors was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery (4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229).

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church Building Fund, 1279 Brown Chapel Road, Newberry, SC 29108.