James Eugene Abrams Iii

James Eugene Abrams, III, 71, of Commerce, passed away at his home on May 24, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1952, in Oswego, New York, the son of James Eugene Abrams, Jr. and Mildred Louise Newman Abrams.

Jim graduated from high school in Oswego, New York with the class of 1970. Following high school, he served in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1973. Following his service, he began working with his father in the construction business. Later in life, Jim began his own business in Commerce, Texas, called “Jim of All Trades”. He served many people in Commerce who depended on him for his ability to fix just about anything. When Jim wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with friends at the casino, dancing and playing poker. He married Deanne Marie Flaherty in Commerce on September 15, 2016. They enjoyed seven happy years together.

Left to cherish memories of Jim are his wife, Deanne; children, Jimmy Abrams, of Allen, and Heather Pursley, of Commerce; siblings, Tammy, Valorie, Tina and Cindy; grandchildren, Micah Abrams, Ryleigh Abrams, Nicholas Pursley, Gage Mumford, Bianca Mumford, Cheyanne Mumford, and Raven Mumford; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Abrams, and siblings, Carol, Danny, Ronny, Rick, and Vicki.

A memorial service to celebrate Jim's life is planned for Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hartline's Toptracer Golf and Sports Club, 3769 East I30 Frontage Road, Campbell, TX 75422.