He met and was joined in Holy Matrimony to Sharon Jones October 6, 1973, to this union was born a Son, Kefentse Mark Risher. Abner retired from AT&T after 26 years of dedicated service.
Abner was a passionate lover and historian of music. He was also an avid supporter of Houston radio stations KCOH and KTSU, where he was affectionately known as “The Original AJ”. He began calling into the stations in 1977. His “radio voice” was heard as recently as Friday, May 29, 2020.
On Saturday, May 30, 2020 he went to be with his Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his mother and father.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving Wife Sharon, one son, Pastor Kefentse Mark Risher, one daughter, Olivia Denise Caraway, and a host of relatives and friends.
