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Saleem Abdul-Hakeem

July 4, 1952 - September 23, 2025
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Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Charell A.King
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Tracey Gardner
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Fay Dortch
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BRENDA JEMISON
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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
529 W Thornton St.
Akron, OH 44307
330-535-1543 | Map
Thursday 10/2, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
529 W Thornton St.
Akron, OH 44307
330-535-1543 | Map
Friday 10/3, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM

Cemetery
Mount Peace Cemetery
183 Aqueduct St.
Akron, Ohio 44303
Friday 10/3, 2:45 pm

Interment to follow after the conclusion of the service.

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Saleem Abdul-Hakeem, age 73, passed away September 23, 2025….

Charell A.King left a message on November 25, 2025:
Revelation:13-14 12: "I am Alpha,and Omega, the beginning and the end, the and the last " 14: Blessed are they do his commandments , that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city..
Sheree and Robert Fields left a message on October 12, 2025:
Rest in peace Saleem. Those who loved you will hold you in their hearts forever. Fay I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious brother. God’s grace is sufficient. Our prayers are with you and the family during this sad season.
Carolyn K Wilcher left a message on October 9, 2025:
My heartfelt condolences for the entire family Seleem was a family friend for many years may he rest in peace and may your hearts be comforted by the love strength and peace of God!
Ethel Vinson (EV) left a message on October 8, 2025:
My deepest sympathy to Connie for the loss of your husband. May you find comfort and strength in God's loving hands through this difficult time.
Geraldine Alexander left a message on October 7, 2025:
My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kristi Martin left a message on October 7, 2025:
Dear Dickey and Faye Doris, I’m so sorry about your brother. I know that my words can do very little but I promise to be here any time you need me. Dear Family, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Saleem. While I believe his transition will bring him to peace, we who remain will cherish his memory and comfort our loved ones, at the loss of this precious man, with prayers.
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Nicole Rodgers and Derwin Turner left a message on October 5, 2025:
Dear Sister Connie we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Heaven has another Angel. Rest well.
Gwendolyn L Jackson left a message on October 5, 2025:
Sending Our condolences to your family. May God strengthen you and Comfort you from the Jackson Family
Tracey Gardner left a message on October 3, 2025:
My deepest condolences.
Linda Hunt Gilbert left a message on October 3, 2025:
With a heavy heart I extend my love and deepest sympathy to the entire family and friends. I grew up with the family living on Howe Street. God only takes the best! I pray for comfort and peace in the upcoming days, weeks and months for Dickey and Faye. John 11:26 Love Linda Hunt Gilbert
Don Dancy left a message on October 3, 2025:
My thoughts and prayers to all friends and family of Saleem . In my eyes one of the greatest play ground legends of all. Time for Akron. He was a great basketball player. I'll truly miss him.
Yolanda left a message on October 3, 2025:
Connie and family my prayers are with you.🙏🏾
Natalie Smith left a message on October 2, 2025:
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless.
JohnButler left a message on October 2, 2025:
In memory of Saleem Abdul-Hakeem, JohnButler lit a candle
Deborah Smith Grimes left a message on October 2, 2025:
My sincerest condolences Dicky and Faye on the loss of your dear brother. You are in my prayers.
Min Octavia left a message on October 2, 2025:
To Mrs. Connie and family my heart is with you during this difficult time. I pray the peace of God that surpasses all understanding comfort you all. You’ll be in my prayers.
Lewis E. Jefferson, Jr. Kahuku, Hawaii left a message on October 2, 2025:
Connie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Continue to hold to God's unchanging hand.
Cathy Mitchell-Butler left a message on October 2, 2025:
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family! May GOD strengthen and comfort you !
Cheryl L Jones left a message on October 2, 2025:
With a Heavy Heart, I will miss the Greeting of Saleem saying, Hey Cuz! 😊 His sunshine smile & gentle demeanor I will ALWAYS remember & keep locked in my Heart ❤️ ❤️ RIP Saleem. I will continue to Pray, Strength & Peace for the Family 🫶🏾
Celeste Williams left a message on October 2, 2025:
Praying for you and family
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
JoAnn Jones left a message on October 1, 2025:
Connie, I am sending prayers, love, and hugs to you and your family, at this difficult time. Know that God is with you and your family. Love and blessings, from JoAnn Jones.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Fay Dortch left a message on October 1, 2025:
My brother was such an awesome brother! The best brother anyone could ever have! He was also a beloved husband, father grandfather, uncle! He will be missed by so many, me especially! He was such a sharp dresser. I Love you Saleem ❤️🥰
Elder Quinn Simpson left a message on October 1, 2025:
Sending our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Connie and the entire family during this difficult time. I have such great memories of Saleem, & Dickie during our formative years at Prince of Peace. Remember their parents who were so nice. May God bring you Peace & Comfort during this difficult time. Saleem will truly be missed. Love you Connie.
BRENDA JEMISON left a message on September 30, 2025:
Words cannot express yr Loss! What A Beautiful Soul! Connie U & Saleem were such an Awesome Couple & always Sharp! I grew up @ P.O.P. With Him! His Mom was one of My Grandmother's Dear Friends & We were close with Dickie & Archie (R.I.P.) Everytime I saw Saleem I would Say "Hey Bobby, Oh My Bad" & He would Shake His Head, Smile & Give Me A Hug! R I.P.I.H. My Friend!
Victor Murray left a message on September 30, 2025:
In memory of Saleem Abdul-Hakeem, Victor Murray lit a candle
Victor Murray left a message on September 30, 2025:
Many days YOU suffered pain, and never broke, time too go HOME AND PAIN NO MORE.. We LOVE YOU Were going too miss YOU, BUT YOU PAIN NO MORE. REST IN PEACE...
Phillip Edward’s / PXM left a message on September 30, 2025:
Connie, My sincere condolences to you and your family, to Dickey and the Lester, Dokes, Scales and all extended family members in this time of loss. May there be Peace and Blessings upon Saleem and his Love for his family and may his memories remain fresh and ever present in our hearts and minds forever. Saleem was always a close brother to me, Tom McCorvey, Nathaniel Wells, Melvin TNT Brown and our families and so many more brothers and sisters from the 44307 and 44320. He truly represented all of us well and he was greatly respected and loved by all that knew him and or lucky enough to have met him. May he rest in the arms of ALLAH forever and ever. MAY THERE PEACE BE UPON HIM.
Theresa and Clifford Fennell Jr. left a message on September 30, 2025:
Dear Connie and family May the Lord bless and keep you at this time and always. Praying for you with deepest sympathy and love. Theresa and Clifford Fennell Jr.
Cynthia Taylor left a message on September 30, 2025:
Our condolences to you and the entire family!
Reed Witherspoon left a message on September 30, 2025:
It was a pleasure knowing and working with Saleem. A true gentleman in every aspect. I pray the family finds solace in this very difficult time. R.I.P. until we meet again.
Marianne Tamminen left a message on September 30, 2025:
Connie, Flipper and family, may God’s grace grant you peace and strength during this difficult and sad time.
TEREATHA PORTIS left a message on September 29, 2025:
Connie I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.
Kenneth A. and Allison Mitchell-Smith left a message on September 29, 2025:
Our heart felt condolences to the family! May the strength and love of GOD comfort you!🙏🏿
Kimberly Irvin-Lee left a message on September 29, 2025:
In memory of Saleem Abdul-Hakeem, Kimberly Irvin-Lee lit a candle
Johnnie Hannah left a message on September 28, 2025:
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will get through this . Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Praying for you.
Maria Blackmon left a message on September 28, 2025:
Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. Saleem always supported and showed up and I will be forever grateful. Praying for you and the family during this difficult time.
Daryl R Hughes left a message on September 27, 2025:
Saleem was a good man always carried himself in an extremely respectful manor. Rest in peace my brother you will be missed. To the family allow God to guide and help you through this difficult time. Daryl R Hughes
condolence-image Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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