Syid T. Abdullah (a.k.a. Eddie Campbell) was born in Somerville, Tennessee on December 29, 1948 to the late Hazel Lee Campbell and George Anderson. He passed away on May 9, 2016 in Racine, Wisconsin surrounded by his family and loved ones. Syid enlisted in the US Navy in 1966 and served aboard the USS Providence CLG6. Syid enrolled at Racine Technical Institute and earned an Associate’s degree in Marketing and a certificate in Electronics. He went on to have a career as a machinist. Over the years Syid was employed at Young Radiator Co., JC Penny, Case Co., Moxness Product Inc., and Interlake Package Corp. He retired in 2010. In 1971, he became a devoted Muslim and raised his family under the Muslim faith. Syid had a passion for photography, loved to read and wrote many short stories. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Sakinah Abdullah and their children, Tracy Daniels, Prentice Cosey, Haleemah Abdullah, Syid I. Abdullah, Tameka Abdullah, and Yusuf Abdullah.
The family would like to thank the doctors and the nurses at Wheaton Franciscan Intensive Care Unit at All Saints for their care and attention to our Dear Syid.
A Janaza will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 5:00pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held at 4:00pm until the time of service. Burial will take place on Tuesday, May 17th at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI at 10:00am.
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Cherry&Linda campbell says
We will miss you so much cousin friend Syed gone but never forgotten.Bless you…..
Tony Trotta says
Sakinah, so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, and your family.
Jerilyn St. Amand says
I worked at Interlake with Syid back in the day. He was always such a nice and courteous man. My deepest condolences to you all.
Tammi McCright says
Sakinah: I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God keep your hearts.
Love,
Tammi
Tammi McCright says
Dear Sakinah:
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Sincerely,
Tammi
Joyce Ward says
With deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement.
Terry Amlong says
Sakenah, Syid, Yusif, let me express my sincerest condolences to you on the passing of Syid. He was a wonderful person and workmate.. He always had a great laugh and was a joy to be around.
Scott Zierten says
Sakinah,
I was sad to open the paper today and read of Syid’s passing. I truly enjoyed his friendly nature as we worked together. He seemed to always be wearing a smile. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.
Regina Gates says
Yusuf and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time of sadness.
Angela Spearman says
Prayers to for you family at this time. I hope that your cherished memories will bring each of you comfort.
John Croson says
Saddened to hear about Syid’s passing. He was a regular customer when I worked at Rode’s and I enjoyed both his and Sakinah’s visits. Blessings to your family.
Brionna Harder says
My thoughts are with the Abdullah family in this time of sorrow and loss. Mr. Abdullah’s life and legacy lives on in the lives and the beauty of his children and grandchildren.
Mr.&Mrs. Jesse Ramos says
Our sincere condolences and prays go out to our friend Syid’s family. He was a wonderful friend to us that we will always cherish🙏
David & Dana Clark says
Sakinah, Syid Jr.,Mona our hearts truly go out to you all. Syid is truly a awesome man. We will never forget the times shared during our wedding and our daughters senior pictures. Every time we look at those pictures now they will be even more special because of Syid memory. May God keep you all during this time.
Gods Blessings
Pastor George Hamilton says
To the Abdullah Family.
May the Creator and Sustainer of life grant you all the peace and comfort that is so needed in times like these. Sakinah, you and your children are certainly in our prayers…George and Henrietta Hamilton
Debra Williams says
Abdullah family, I’m so sorry for your great loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Candace Hall says
My prayers and thoughts are with you during these times. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Luan Wells says
Oh Sakinah, I’m so sorry.
Healing hugs, Luan
Lillie Mullen says
Sorry for you loss. May God give you the peace.
Daris J. Hodges says
Your family has my deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss, my prayers will be with you always.
Renea clemmer says
We are going to miss u dearly sorry your brother can’t be with you but I’m here in hus place.may Allah be with you n your family
Minnie Beadles says
Sakinah & Family: Out of the place where grief is the deepest, through every shadow, may you walk in God’s presence, gently and graciously.
In sympathy and prayers,
Minnie Beadles
Sharon Price says
My deepest sympathy to the Abdullah family.
Candace (Ingram) Tate says
While late signing the guestbook, my condolences and love go out to my family in this time of sorrow. Peace and blessings.
Rest in peace Dear Cousin
Robert Hicks An Fam says
Brother Abdullah,It seems like Yesterday we were Going To Gateway, In Class Together;What I Admired About You, You Never Knocked My Poetry.You Had An Incredible Sense Of Humor.May God Be With The Family.