Abdul Muhammad

The world welcomed, Abdul Rahim Muhammad, who was born John Riley Oliver to his parents, Isaac Vernon Oliver and Celia Weeks on May 28th 1953, in Wichita, Kansas. He was the 3rd son, and 4th of 5 children born in the family. He grew up surrounded by his brothers, Ernest Jean, Richard Edward and his sisters, Sandra Kay and Lynette. He also grew up with his cousins, Doris, Della, Gerald, Marcus, and Genise. Health issues caused the family to move to Denver, Colorado. Abdul was raised in a family oriented environment. His Father taught him that he would be held accountable for his decisions. He experienced the loss of his oldest brother, Ernest Jean, and sister, Sandra Kay while in his early twenties. His father, Isaac Vernon passed away in March of 1986. He quickly took a more active and protective role over his mother, Celia Oliver and baby sister, Lynette. The Oliver Family enjoyed family outings, and spending time with friends. There was always a family function or event being hosted by the Oliver's. Growing up he was very popular and had many, many friends throughout school. He attended Manual High School where he graduated in 1973. In 1973, his first son, Andre was born to him and Debra Shoeboot. He and Priscilla Hamilton have two children a son, Jabali, and his first daughter, Johnnie. A son, Steven was born with Sheila Ware. With the late Delia Bonds, a daughter, Tawnya was born. His daughter, Makia was born with Joyce Crowley, a son Higdon was born with Tammy Burton. Muhammad and Naomi have a son they named, Omarion. He has a son; John Riley, Jr. and a daughter, Jantha from his first wife, Sherry Burgess. He later married his current wife, Lorraine and to this union, a son, Isaac Riley Oliver was born. Isaac was named after his grandfather, Isaac Vernon. This was Muhammad's way of honoring his late father. Abdul had various jobs in his lifetime, including working in a nursing home, newspaper delivery for the Denver Post/Rocky Mountain News. Most recently, he owned his own business, M&G's. He was blessed with many, many friends, many whom he has known since moving to Denver. Some of his good friends include, Calvin, Kenny, Chocolate, and Lanny. He enjoyed being a dad, his children remember him being family oriented, audacious and stubborn. Being away from him children as some of them were growing up, he was determined to not allow his grandchildren to not have a good relationship with him. His grandchildren truly were a source of joy and pride to him. He loved every opportunity to be with each and every one of them. He enjoyed being a "grandpa." His grandchildren remember him being loving, funny and taking up for them. Other family members remember him being crazy, solid, generous, and a good leader. As a friend, he was responsible, compassionate, and caring. He was a man about his money, and he enjoyed the benefits of saving and being able to reward himself and his family. He enjoyed family cook outs. He cared for his family, often going grocery shopping, helping with bills, and every now and then cooking his famous chicken burritos that everyone enjoyed. He enjoyed spending quality time with his sister, Lynette, just talking, planning, and enjoying each other's company. His favorite colors were red and green. He loved seafood, and always had his niece, Tesha cooking for him. If he needed paperwork, he would call on his niece, Tina to help him out. He had special nicknames for almost everyone. He enjoyed watching movies, and spending time with his youngest sons, Isaac and Omarion. He enjoyed watching reality shows and Law and Order. He loved all his family, and he had a special relationship with each person. He was man all about his family, if you messed with his family, you messed with him. He shared with everyone, the importance of family. "When you have family you have it all." He enjoyed life and had many plans. If you drove by, you would see him standing outside. He was always willing to help others. He could be very direct at times, but with him he was honest and what you saw you got. His neighbors remember him as always having a smile on his face, being outside early in the morning sitting in his truck. He would always speak and ask "how are you?" He knew so many people and everyone in the neighborhood knew who Abdul was. He was well liked and respected by the young and old. He had a soft side to him to, he had been sick, but never allowed that to stop him. When he didn't feel good, he just kept going. He didn't allow anything or anyone to get him down, and most surely not keep him down. He was a proud man, determined to do things his way, and he did. While we don't understand, we must have faith that God truly knows best. "Earth has no sorry that heaven can't heal." We are left to carry on without him. He will be greatly missed, his presence, his smile, his keys jingling, his turning out all the lights, his looking through pots and pans wondering what we were cooking that day. His laughter and his joy, are a couple of traits that made him so special and loved by us all. To have met and known Abdul was a blessing and a gift from above. He will be forever missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Celia Oliver; a brother, Ernest J. Oliver and a sister, Sandra K. Oliver. The story has been written, the book contains all that it could. This earthly chapter closed for Abdul Rahim Muhammed when he departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2015, in Denver, Colorado. Those who will cherish so many precious memories include, his wife, Lorraine Muhammad of Denver, Colorado; his children, Andre Oliver, Jabali Oliver, Johnnie Oliver, Makia Peevey, Jantha Reeves, John Oliver Jr., Isaac Oliver, Higdon Burton all of Denver, Colorado. Steven Ware, Tawnya Bonds, and Omarion Oliver all of Aurora, Colorado; one brother, Richard Oliver of Denver; one sister, Lynette (Tyrone) Ware also of Denver; his grandsons, Tevon, DaShaun, Steven Jr., DeJon, Vonte, Justin, Isaiah, Kofi, Ajay, Ni'John; his granddaughters, Shauntel, Sidea, Ne'Taivia, Mehki, Jasslyn, Jalayah, Brittany, Ahnya, Briana, Pride, Amira; his nieces, Patricia, Tina N., Tesha, Tonia, and Teacca; eight great nephews and six great nieces; two great-great nephews; and two great-great nieces; his devoted friends, Priscilla Hamilton, Joyce Crowley and Naomi and a host of cousins, other relatives, and many, many friends. The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone For part of us is with you, that day God called you home You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same But as God call us one by one, the chain will link again.

Funeral Home: 12:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 4/29/2015 at 10:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 4/29/2015 at 12:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 4/29/2015 - Following the Service Fairmount Cemetery - 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO