Herbert Thomas "Tom" Abrams, III

Herbert Thomas (Tom) Abrams, III, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife of 30 years, granddaughter, family and friends. 

Tom was born on February 12, 1944, in Orange, New Jersey. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio and then served in the United States Marine Corps. While serving in the Marines, Tom received multiple awards, medals and accommodations including, but not limited to, the Bronze Star with V for Valor.

Tom was survived by his best friend, soulmate and loving wife, Fran Abrams; Children, Susan “Scottie” (Drew) Altland, Chris (Sherri) Denelsbeck; Grandchildren, Abigail & Trey Altland, Heather & Christopher Denelsbeck; His sisters, Julie (Bill) Dunbar and Ann Mercer VanVoorhis; Brothers-in-Law, Joseph Iovanisci and Rick (Gracie) Fischbach; Sister-in-law, Elaine Kerwood; and many beloved family members. 

Tom was an active member of the Harker Heights Methodist Church and loved his Lord, his wife, and his family. He loved his country with his whole heart and was extremely proud of being a United States Marine who served in the Vietnam War. 

Services will be held on September 26, 2024, at the Harker Heights Methodist Church, 208 W. Cardinal Lane, at 10:00 A.M. The church will be hosting a luncheon following the service. Final inurnment will be at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Fort Hood Street. Killeen, Texas, at 3:00 P.M.