Samuel James Abrams

Samuel James Abrams was born February 15, 1975 in Los Angeles, California; the son of George L. and Elaine Ray (Hatch) Abrams. He moved with his family at an early age to Mannford, Oklahoma where he was raised and received his education. Upon completion of his education, Sam, known by his brother Davy as long hair, worked in numerous capacities for the past several years, moving to the Tulsa area a few years ago. Sam was proud of his Native American Heritage, Creek and was extremely proud of his hair, considering it the best in Oklahoma. He enjoyed watching and going to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE); considering Big Show and Stone Cold Steve Austin as two of his all time favorites. Sam also enjoyed watching college and professional football and was a USC Trojan and Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan. He also loved watching movies. Although a gentle heart on the inside, Sam was considered by friends and family as intimidating, funny and sarcastic. He loved his family and friends but was especially proud of his daughter, Heidi. In addition to his parents and brothers, Sam felt that his friends, David and Barrett; and his uncle Bob and aunt Ang had the most influence on his life. He enjoyed rap and heavy metal music and could often be found listening to 50 cent (Curtis Jackson III) Eminem (Slim Shady) and Metallica. He lived his life by the philosophy of ìhave funî. Samuel passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at his home in Tulsa at the age of thirty-four years. He is survived by his daughter Heidi Vincent of Terlton, Oklahoma; mother Elaine Abrams of Vero Beach, Florida, father George Abrams of Tulsa, Oklahoma, two brothers Davy B. Abrams and his wife Michelle of Kiefer, Oklahoma, and Tony Hatch of Vero Beach, Florida; three nephews, Antonio, Rayz and Landon and one niece, Alyssa; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel with Keith Stewart officiating. Contributions may be made in memory of Samuel Abrams to Heidi Vincent, %Regent Bank, 7136 South Yale, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136. Additional information may be obtained by calling the bank at 918-488-0788. Following cremation, Samuelís cremated remains will be interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Chapman-Black Funeral Home.