George Ronald Abraham's Obituary
George Ronald Abraham, 77 of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, at home.
George was born and raised in Vicksburg, MS. He graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN and went on to get his PhD from the University of Mississippi. He briefly taught at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI where he served as head of the English Department before moving to Memphis, TN where he was an executive for Fred’s Discount Stores.
George later started his own management consulting business which led him to move to New York City through his retirement. He authored 2 books; “Your Last Diet Plan” with Katherine Abraham and the award-winning “7 Deadly Work Sins”. During his time in New York City, George taught part-time at Hofstra University and the Fashion Institute of Technology and was the host of a business consulting radio show.
George retired to Whiting in 2016 but continued to provide management-consulting services. He loved watching classic movies and animals of all kinds, especially his precious cat, Jett, and his dog, Redford.
George is predeceased by his parents, Fried and Evelyn Abraham; his son, George R. Abraham, II; his 2 sisters, Carolyn Bjurstrom and Linda Thigpen; and his brother, Freddy Abraham. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Abraham-Evans and her husband David of Atlanta, GA; and 2 granddaughters, Caroline and Charlotte. He is also survived by his dear companion and friend, Gail Smith.
A celebration of life gathering of family & friends will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. all in the Fireside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home.
To view the service online, please click on link below.
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/83028/hash:737FCDAB13A3AFFB
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930.
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