FRANK THOMAS (TOM) ABRAHAM, JR.

1953-2017

Frank Thomas (Tom) Abraham, Jr. returned to his heavenly father on February 10, 2017. He was born Oct. 28, 1953 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas to Nancy Green Abraham and Frank Thomas Abraham of Houston, Texas. He was predeceased by his wife, Teresa Sinderson Abraham and his father, Frank T. Abraham, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Green Abraham of Houston, Texas, his brother, Richard Townsend Abraham and wife Rena Abraham of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, his sisters Ann Bridges Abraham of Austin, Texas and Susan Carter Abraham of Los Angeles, California, and his nephews Robert Thomas Siler and Steven Paul Siler of Austin, Texas. In addition, he is survived by his uncle William Campbell Green and wife Cheryle Green of Round Rock, Texas, his aunt Mary Ann Bryan of Austin, Texas, and his aunt Carolyn Arledge and her husband John Arledge of Victoria, Texas, along with many cousins. Tom had struggled with chronic pulmonary disease for many years. He graduated from The Kinkaid School in 1972 and attended the University of Houston, where he studied radio, television and filmmaking. From his early years, Tom was vitally interested in electronics. He was a devoted sports fan, particularly of the Texans, Rockets and Astros, and enjoyed watching his favorite teams both live and on television. Tom was a direct descendant of John Alden who came to America on the Mayflower. As a young student at Grady Elementary School, he was named student fire chief in the 6th grade. Because of this, his interest in fire departments and all of their services continued throughout his teen years. From age 17 until age 30, he served as a volunteer fireman. He was a self-discoverer of innovative methods which he thought would be needed in the future. At age 16, Tom began working for Franklin Mobile Phones, a company founded in 1949. This was the first mobile telephone company in Houston. His company, Abraham Productions, was the first in the city to perform legal video depositions and other documentary work for attorneys. In 1995, Tom designed and proposed a system for the Houston Police Department that allowed police helicopters to have infrared night vision capabilities. Tom then formed the Abraham Communications Company, providing wireless communications to support special off-duty policemen. Tom served as a member of the Board of Directors of Student Aid Foundation Enterprises, an organization founded by his father. He was a great admirer of Dr. Stephen Hawking. Tom shared Hawking’s belief, along with many others, in research devoted to a global defense system. He was also very concerned about the survival of our Earth. Tom was a brilliant individual and was self-taught in so many areas. Tom was strong in his Christian faith. His favorite Bible passage was John 3:16. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

A private memorial service for the family will be held in his memory at The Unity Church of Christianity at a later date.