David Keeton Abrams, the son of George Edwin and Susie Mae Lawson Abrams, was born in Lutts, Tennessee on July 3, 1942. His time in that area was so brief that it didn’t prohibit him from being declared a lifelong Savannah resident by his family. There were very few jobs between his graduation from high school and his becoming one of the first employees at what was then Tennessee River Pulp and Paper in Counce, Tennessee. He worked in their maintenance department as a welder, a skill he so perfected that he was proclaimed to be one of the best, if not the best, welder around. After all, he had twenty-six years to practice before his retirement from the company. His tenure there brought about his membership in the United Steel Workers of America.
David was a baptized believer who exhibited the Christian attributes of humility, gentleness, and love for his family. He was the best kind of friend to have, generous under any circumstances, and always ready to provide a good laugh. During his youth he was one of Parris Manufacturing’s Savannah Cadets and camping, fishing, and hunting were favorite pastimes. Later on, Corvettes and NASCAR would occupy a special place in his heart and working on cars became a hobby he loved. He was a born tinkerer and even taught his youngest daughter how to change the oil in her car . . . as well as how to shoot and weld. As age crept upon him and the nursing home became his residence, he became a favorite of everyone there.
On Friday, August 29, 2014, David left this world at the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 26 days. He leaves his three daughters, Diana Abrams Barker of Pickwick, Tennessee, Lindy Abrams Alexander of Savannah, Tennessee, and Melanie Abrams Burkholder of Carlsbad, California, nine grandchildren, Jessica Barker Ody, Christen Blair Barker, Ashley Barker Davis, Nicholas Abrams Barker, Mark Anthony Alexander, Jr., Miles Alden Alexander, Bellis Alexander May, Cache Keeton Burkholder, and Cheney Chancy Burkholder, and nine great-grandchildren, Enzi, Carlee, Zoe, Jackson, Amy Lu, Waylon, Issac, Silas, and Lawson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Keith Abrams, and his great-granddaughter, Erin Cabler.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Darryl Worley Foundation
935 Wayne Road
Savannah, TN 38372