Tributes have been shared in memory of the much-loved owner of city shop Mr Khan. Shera's Khan ran an authentic Jamaican food store in Winson Green for nearly 40 years.
His loved ones revealed the sad news of his 68-year-old father's passing on social media. His funeral took place at Dudley Road Mosque, followed by burial at Fallings Heath Cemetery, Wednesbury, on Friday 10 May.
Mourners said Mr Khan's “legacy lives on” as the family-run business enjoyed great success since it was founded in 1986. Dudley Road supermarket, which Mr Khan runs with his son Danny, is Birmingham's largest Afro-Caribbean food retailer.
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The family posted on Facebook: “Thank you so much to everyone who attended and helped today! My father was definitely smiling and proud of each and every one of us. Alhamdulillah was a very grand funeral and a most blessed day It was one,” he posted. May Allah grant our father the highest rank of Jannat-ul-Firdaus, please remember him and our family in your prayers. ”
Under the announcement of his death on Instagram, one mourner said: “On behalf of the black community, thank you so much. May he rest in eternal peace.” Another said: “Rest Mr. Khan. Your legacy will live on.” Meanwhile, another user added: “May his soul rest in peace. He was a good man.”
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