Donovan Lee Abramspassed away on Feb. 17, 2024. Donovan was born on Aug. 28, 1969, in Akron, NY to Dennis Lee Abrams and Patricia Lynn (Smith) Abrams Marlin.
Donovan graduated from Tecumseh High School. Donovan joined the US Navy where he faithfully served for two tours of duty. He served in Taiwan and Japan before being discharged in 1998. Donovan was a proud member of the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York. After his military service Donovan was involved in management of several convenience stores, before working for Newton Wall Stores and at the Wrangler Plant in Seminole where he served as a warehouseman.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Lee Abrams; his paternal grandparents, Woodrow Abrams Sr and Dorothy Abrams; and his maternal grandparents, Lee Smith and Vera Smith.
Donovan is survived by his mother, Patricia Marlin of Shawnee; a sister, Melissa Lugo of Tecumseh; a brother, Scott Logan of Basom, New York; by numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as many good friends.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held in New York at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee.
