Hakim Hickman Abdul-Rasheed

Hakim Hickman Abdul-Rasheed departed this life on November 28, 2017. Hakim, the son of Hakim Muhammad Adbul-Rasheed and Veronica Hickman West, was born on January 3, 1979, at Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware. Hakim’s primary education was achieved at Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School in Bridgeville, Delaware. He then completed his secondary education at Woodbridge Junior/Senior High School. He was a scholar/athlete, and excelled in academics and sports throughout his schooling. Hakim went on to further his education at Delaware State University and later attended a prominent trade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for plumbing. There, he studied and completed advanced training in this field and became a licensed master plumber. He trained as an apprentice first, then journeyman, and finally, master of his trade. Hakim worked for George Sherman Plumbing and Heating. He also worked for Degli Obizzi and Son, in Wilmington Delaware, and Messina Plumbing in Dover, Delaware. Hakim also worked at his father’s company, Drain King Plumbing in Philadelphia. His last position was at Maaco Auto Repair in Dover, Delaware. Hakim earned the nickname “Haiku” after his class was introduced to a Japanese poem called Haiku. His brother Darrius also coined the nickname “Hike” when referring to Hakim. His cousin Shinitric called him “Keme.” Hakim was a Christian who loved God. He attended Community Christian Worship Center where he was the Media Recorder for 7 years. He then attended Eternal Life Missionaries, where he was the church drummer. Finally, Hakim was called back to his home church, Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he had been a member and was raised under the leadership of his pop-pop, Rev. Benny Hickman, for 16 years. Hakim met and married April Wailes from Dover, Delaware. This marriage yielded two children, Hakim Jr. and Trinity. Hakim would later marry his high school sweetheart, April Trice, from Bridgeville Delaware, and from this union two children were born, Aleksia and Lyric. Hakim was a loving, family oriented man. He loved taking his daughter fishing and spending quality time with his children, which included playing basketball and working. He taught his children a good work ethic. He especially loved swimming and watching Sunday Night Football. His one and only favorite team was the Philadelphia Eagles. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. Benny Hickman and Mother Mildred Hickman; his uncle, Benny Hickman, Jr.; and his paternal grandparents, William “Bill” Sartor and Rosa Lee Sartor, of Philadelphia, PA. Hakim leaves to mourn, his children, Aleksia Abdul-Rasheed, Hakim Abdul-Rasheed, Jr., Trinity Abdul-Rasheed and Lyric Abdul-Rasheed; his father, Hakim Muhammad Abdul-Rasheed; his mother, Veronica Hickman-West; stepfather, Darrick Eugene West; one brother, Darrius Leron West (Whitney) of Columbia, Md.; paternal step-grandparents, Gail and William West of Seaford, DE; a god-brother, Jakeem Wright of Dover, DE; adopted god-father, Dr. Gregory Scott; a special cousin, Shukree Tilghman; a very special friend, Paula Cephas; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him. Hakim was loved by all. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Hakim Hickman Abdul-Rasheed, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Hakim Hickman Abdul-Rasheed

January 3, 1979 - November 28, 2017