Robert Francis Abrams, age 28, of Plano, Texas, passed away August 10, 2015. He was born on February 2, 1987, in Potomac, Maryland, to Glenn and Patricia Ann (Cornwall) Abrams. Robert graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. His interests included literature, movies, music, foreign travel, fishing and writing short stories. Robert was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, Texas.
Bobby loved the simple pleasures in life, especially good food and fun times with friends and family. His keen sense of adventure led him to have many unique travels and experiences. Bobby will always be remembered for the laughter he provided through his keen sense of humor and razor-sharp wit. He was an advocate for truth, justice, and the poor and less fortunate.
He is survived by his father, Glenn Abrams; brother, Ryan Abrams and wife Edmee of Madison, Wisconsin; aunts, Susan Fee and husband Mike of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Katie Sachs of Denver, Colorado and husband Jim of St. Louis, Missouri; uncles, Rick Cornwall and wife Nancie of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Ben Abrams and wife Patricia of Hooksett, New Hampshire.
Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Abrams; sister, Elizabeth Kathleen Abrams; and grandparents, Norman and Marion Cornwall of Downers Grove, Illinois and Helen Daniels of Elgin, Illinois.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation being held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday evening, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Emergency Earthquake Relief Fund in Nepal, http://www.tibetfund.org.