Robert Lee Abrams

1935 - 2017

Robert Lee Abrams obituary, 1935-2017, Durango, CO

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue

Durango, Colorado

Robert Abrams Obituary

Robert Lee Abrams passed away Sunday Feb. 5th at the age of 81. He was born in Rockingham, NC on March 6, 1935 to Pearl E. Phillips and Joseph L. Abrams. Bob served in the Navy as a Combat Air Crewman from 1952-1960. After being discharged from the military, Bob lived in CA and married Martha A. Hood. They were married 55 years and together had two daughters. In 1959 Bob opened his own painting company. In 1978 he moved with his family to Durango, CO and started AA American Towing, which he ran for 37 years. He was a Sheriff and served the CO Mounted Rangers for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his daughters: Rebecca Ghear and Sharon Hammack, Granddaughters: Christal Quinn, Danielle Ghear and Cassie Hammack, and Great Grandchildren: LeVatha Fine, Slate Fine and Ara Hammack.

Services will be held on Saturday Feb 11, 2017 2PM at Hood Mortuary followed by burial at Greenmount Cemetery and reception at the Cowboy Church.

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 8, 2017.
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May you find comfort in Gods promise at 1 Thesselonians 4:13-15.

L Gutierrez

March 4, 2017

Praying for the family at this very difficult time.

February 20, 2017

Praying for the family at this very difficult time.

February 18, 2017

his jokes my kids loved them

roger and jennifer and kids hood

February 18, 2017

from the hood family in ar

roger and jennifer and kids hood

Family

February 18, 2017

Becky, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad.

Brenda Allen

February 10, 2017

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Robert. I hope you can find comfort in the words at Isaiah 61:1,2. May you find peace and comfort from gods word

February 10, 2017

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