George Abraham

George Abraham, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Abraham was born in Sulphur LA in 1923.  He was the fourth child of 8 born to Joseph and Helen Abraham, Lebanese immigrants who met in America.  The family suffered the loss of their father in 1932, but they stuck together during the Great Depression and supported each other, working hard to feed and clothe the family.  Thank goodness they had Fimi and Daisy, 2 cows that provided milk and butter for many years.

Mr. Abraham graduated from Vinton High School and enlisted in the United States Navy on March 7, 1941.  He earned Aviation Radioman First Class during WWII.  After the war he returned to Lake Charles, where the family now resides. 

He worked various jobs until the family decided to open a small grocery store on Bank Street.  This was the beginning of Abe’s Grocery in the early 1950’s.  All of the brothers not in school took turns running the store.  Eventually Gus took over at a new store on Kirkman Street and Abe’s Grocery eventually expanded to three locations. 

Mr. Abraham then began operating Pearl Beer Distributing in the early 1960’s, which became Beverage Sales, Inc.   He owned and operated Beverage Sales until his passing.

Mr. Abraham was a member of the LA Retail Food Dealers Association and the Beer Industry League, serving on both boards. 

He loved to travel taking the family on many car trips across America, Mexico and Canada.  He once took his immediate family, a nephew, three nieces and a friend on a three-week tour of Europe by bus!  He always enjoyed working outdoors on his tractor and later in life, his bulldozer.  An admirable man of family unity, he leaves a legacy of exceptional work ethic, quiet generosity and a family name that remains a pillar of the community.  One of his greatest acts was to bring two cousins to America so they could live a better life. 

He leaves to honor his memory, his son, Paul Edwin Abraham and wife Robin of Lake Charles; daughter, Carol Bolton and husband Christopher of Yardley, PA; three grandchildren, Grey Abraham and George Abraham of Lake Charles and Trent Bolton of Yardley, PA; sister, Sylvia Seals and husband Robert of Lake Charles; brother, Samuel Abraham and wife Fayetta of Lafayette; sister-in-law, Jackie Abraham of Sulphur and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Dorothye Broussard Abraham whom he diligently cared for until her death.  Also preceding him were one sister, Mary Burnham; four brothers, Nicholas Abraham, Augustus Abraham, Mack Abraham and Johnny Abraham.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2019 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.  The Reverend Frances “Boo” Kay will officiate.  Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens.  Visitation Friday will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will continue Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of service in the funeral home.

Following the interment ceremony will be a gathering of family and friends at Cousin’s Restaurant on Kirkman Street until 4:00 PM.

Pallbearers for his service will be grandsons, Grey E. Abraham and George E. Abraham, Trent A. Bolton; nephews and godsons, Mark T. Abraham, William N. Abraham and David S. Abraham.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Hazel Moore for many years of care and kindness as the primary caregiver of both Mr. and Mrs. Abraham.  Also, Dr’s Earl Stagg, Charles Woodard, Asif Nisar and Michael Cormier and Staffs for their care and concern.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the Wounded Warriors Project on his behalf.