WIillie Hunter Jr. 69 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania returned to the essence on December 14, 2020, after loosing his battle with COVID-19.
Willie was born on May 28, 1951 to the late Willie Hunter Sr, and Kathleen Miller-Hunter. Willie received his formal education through the Philadelphia Public School System. After High School Willie went into Construction. However, after a few months of taking orders and doing hard labor, Willie realized that he was not cut out to be a "yes man" to anyone. Willie was a brilliant man with vision, motivation, and determination. Willie decided to join the Nation of Islam and changed his name to "Hassan Jabir." While in the Nation, Hassan educated himself on bussiness and economics. Within a year, Hassan became an entrepreneur, owning a Community Corner Store, and multiple properties around Philadelphia County.
Hassan parents were hearing impaired (DEAF), and he was fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Hassan also enjoyed reading, writing, and studying Law. Over the years he touched the lives of many people, and helping others obtain their freedom from prison, based on his legal knowledge.
Hassan was a well dressed man that took pride in his appearance. Hassan was a classy dude that loved the finer things in life. Hassan was also known to seduce the ladies with his charm, intellect, and matter of fact personality. Hassan had a wonderful sense of humor, and a big beautiful smile that would brighten a room like a ray of sunshine. Hassan valued family, and always express the importance of family unity. Hassan was a true soldier that loved all his children. Hassan's vision was to create family independence and generational wealth, to be passed on from generation to generation. Hassan's Legacy will continue through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Hassan will truly be missed by family and friends.
Willie "Hassan Jabir" Hunter Jr. is survived by children , James Hunter, Katherine Hunter-Weatherly, Kim Hunter, Hakeem Turner, Hassan Gordy, and Azeem Turner; 2 brothers, James Hunter, and Elia Hunter; 2 sisters, Martha Hunter, and Regina Hunter; 1 son-in-law, Daryl Weatherly; 1 brother-in-law, Dusty Gaffney, 2 sister-in-laws, Barbara Hunter, and Darlene Hunter; 10 grandchildren, Hafiece, Demetrius, Dakim, Rakim, Janae, Hakeem, Harmoni, Ameer, Azeem, and Ayana; 4 great-grandchildren, Zinae, Zimira, Ivan, and Nevaeh.
Hassan Jabir was preceded in death by his Step-Father, Walter Garlington; 6 Siblings: Samuel Hunter, Wilson Hunter, Albert Hunter, Robert Hunter, Annette Hunter, and Rosemary Hunter; 1 Sister-in-Law, Annette Hunter (Robert Wife); 2 grandchildren, Shaneequa Shah-Hunter, and Izeem Hunter; Special friends, Curry Wise and Eyvonne Coles.
Special thanks to Katira Dutton, Celeste, and Cynthia.
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