Service Details
Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Friday, May 10th. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at which time Imam Wali Shakoor-Luqman will lead the Salat al-Janazah (the Islamic funeral prayer). Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Those wishing to watch the service via livestream, you may click on this link at 11:00 am https://youtube.com/live/YdVQYm85Zbg?feature=share Due to licensing laws, you may here moments of silence when recorded music is played during the service.
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On Thursday May 2, 2024, Qadeem Ameer Shakoor I a.k.a. Edward Simpson Sr., affectionately known by some as “Lone Wolf”, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant at the glorious age of 93. He was born on April 3, 1931, to Willie and Dora (nee: Bolton) Simpson in Ebony Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Dhameera Shakoor a.k.a. Mattie Simpson (nee: Barker) on May 1, 1951.
Mr. Shakoor was a member and key founder of the Racine Islamic Center and made numerous sacrifices towards its maintenance and propagation. He was dedicated to his faith and it was unwavering. He was a great father, grandfather, and husband. He was an honorable and respected man by many. He was also a father figure to many of his nieces and nephews, as well as to many of the neighborhood children. He offered assistants to many on various levels. He was kind, but also possessed the great wisdom of knowing when to show firmness.
He was employed at Racine Steel Casting for over 46 years as Air Grinder, lead man, and supervisor, he was also a member of UAW Local #553. Qadeem was also a businessman who owned a restaurant combined with a deli and other choice goods- “The House of Chicken,” which was the only restaurant that Muhammad Ali would patronize when he was in town. He was a master chef, barber, mechanic, and auto body repair man.
He also enjoyed preparing food (catering) for large gatherings, listening to down home blues, cutting a rug, (dancing) and bowling. In his younger years, he was an avid skater and swimmer.
He was especially proud and honored to be a member of the security team of one of the world’s profound leaders, Imam W. Deen Mohammed. He also had no hesitation in voicing how proud he was of his children.
Mr. Shakoor leaves to cherish and honor his memory five children: Janet Simpson Hardaway; Kamillah (William) Hallmon both of Atlanta, GA; Q.A. Shakoor II; Sameerah Shakoor-Hasan; Gabriel Shakoor-Simpson all of Racine, WI; Daughter-in-love; Aaisha Flint of Atlanta, GA; 52 grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren, four brothers: Eddie (Ginnett) Simpson, Oscar Simpson both of Racine, WI; Ocelia (Joy) Simpson of Oak Creek, WI; Rodney (Flora) Simpson of Nassau, BAH; sister Betty Mullins of Marion, ARK, sisters-in-law: Magnolia Williams, Mable Hendrix, Emma Jean Barker, Ethel Simpson, Mary Simpson of Racine, WI , Dorothy Simpson of Memphis, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends , and a very special niece Diane Gory.
Mr. Shakoor was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, brothers, Willie Jr., Floyd Sr., and Johnny Simpson, brothers in-law Johnny and Joe Barker, Freddie Jamison and Eddie Hendrix; sisters in-law Mary Jamison and Ruth Hazel Jones; sons in-law Eddie Hardaway, Rafi Hasan I, Mikal Muslim I.
Priscilla Stephens says
So sorry for the loss of a great man..My deepest condolences to the family. May Mr. Simpson rest in heaven with the angels. God Bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Daris J & Willie Hodges says
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, many heartfelt prayers are extended to the family and friends during your time of grief. May you all be strengthened in a timely fashion.
Oscar Simpson says
Lone Wolf you howled for the final time. Keep things jiggy as you RIP.
Gary Goodwin & Family says
My Condolences 💐 in these time of sorrow to the Shakoor/Simpson Family
Arturo Padilla says
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Taft M. Abdullah says
May Allah forgive him his sins and accept him into his high station in paradise.
Janet (Hoff) & Tom Karkow says
To Q. A. and the entire family, condolences on your loss. What an amazing life.
Elizabeth Utrera says
So sorry for your loss my GOD be with your family.
Michele Dogans says
I would to extend my condolences to your family.
Bonnie Gardner Oliver says
My condolences to the Family in your loss of your love one 🙏🏽
Tina Mcgee and family says
Grew up across the street from the Simpsons for years. Always respected Mr and Mrs Simpson.praying for the family.RIP.
Anonymous says
Shakoor, My deepest condolences to you and youfamily in the loss of your father. May God
Mary Jeffries & The Bedford Family says
Our condolences to the entire family. Peace be with you at this most difficult time.
Dennis Thompson says
My condolences to all !
Robert (SR) and Diane Barkley says
Sending our condolences and prayers to Entire shakoor and Simpson family
Anne Bailey says
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God comfort you.
Ella. Richardson says
So sorry for your loss The family are on my prayers
Mother Mullins says
Big Wolf keep howling in the afterlife and make Lord Jesus some of your heavenly fried chicken.
Christopher & Felecia Green-Rush Family says
Sending are sincere condolences to Mr Shakoor/Simpson family
Barbara Thompson says
R.I.P Uncle you will be missed.
Love your Niece
Barbara Thompson and Family
Alvin Townsend says
Uncle Q you will missed by many; I am grateful to have known you and was able to follow some of the blueprint you showed by what you stood for and the examples you applied. You were a great man shown by how your family turned out! Family I hope that the memories will bring each one of you peace and comfort God bless 🙏
Marika Gory says
Rest up Unc Q ….. give my papa (ur lil brother) a big hug for me … i love u
Janice Block Banks says
I’m so sorry to hear about Mr. Simpsons’s passing. You’ll have my deepest sympathy. He was a good man. May God bless.
Linda Simpson says
Rest in heaven Uncle
You will be dearly missed.
Anonymous says
Condolences to the Shakoor, Simpson family. He will truly be missed.
Oscar Adkisson says
Condolences to the Shakoor Simpson family. Shakoor will be greatly missed.
GeorgAnn Stinson-Dockery says
My deepest condolences. Keeping the family in prayer🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Johnny ward says
God bless you all.
A. Um'rani says
Sorry to have missed the Janazah. Gratitude for the many sacrifices from him and from his immediate family on behalf of our community. May he be granted the Paradise. May the family be comforted.
Alice Johnson says
Sending my condolences to the Shakoor family.
Pablo and Maja España says
Our deepest condolences to this wonderful family.
It was a pleasure to meet and take care of Mr. Shakoor, the Q Man.
May he rest in peace.
Tammi J McCright says
My condolences to the family. You are in my prayers.
Joanne Powell says
My condolences to the Shakoor family.
Judy Collins says
Condolences to the Shakoor family. May peace be given to you.
Ron [McWhorter] Mahdi says
May the CREATOR of all bless his soul and family.