Brother Yahya Abdur-Raheem, repectfully known as Skeik Yahya, was bornon March 6, 1940 to the late John W. and Mildred curry Hill. He returned to Aliagh on Monday, May 5, 2009. born Jesse Hill. Yahya Abdur-Raheem grew up with three siblings; Barbara Knox, Bernadette Hill, and John Gilbert Hill. After his mother passed in 1958, Yahya left Baltimore and moved to Hialeah, Florida where he worked at a Race Track caring for horses. He later moved to New York, and in 1960 he married Dianna Paige and the first of his four children, diana and Jesse Hill respectively. Brother Yahya was Muslim for 40 plus years. He married Aiyana Blackawk in 1972 and had two more children, Mahdiyya Bint Yahya Abdur-Raheem and Muhammad Yahya Abdur-Rdaheem, respectively. Throughout his life, he had many professional experiences that have a continued to speak to his character. While he lived in New York he worked as a Security Guard, and also as a shift supervisor for the Amboy Neighborhood Center. In addition, he worked for the Human Resources Administration's Shelter division as a Driver. He assisted disabled clients, gave his support during their doctor's visits, and delivered food to shelters amongst other great things. In Boston he worked for the Spare Change Newspaper in Cambridge. Finally he settled at Harvard University's teaching hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, transporting organs and other essential medical supplies to needed areas of the hospital and campus. Brother Yahya was a strong and kind hearted man. He was never afraid to, give, share, listen, advise, encourage, inspire and offer whatever he could do to assist others. He lived his life in order to leave an extraordinary legacy. He was completly involved at the Masjid in his community, and earned the title of Shek Yahya. In concern for his community he served as security guard at the Mosque. He believed in his faith and inspired others to greatness. He loved his community and loved ones. He will be sorely missed. Brother Yahya was survived; His Sister Bernadette Hill, four children, Diana Houchen, Jesse Hill deceased, Mahdiyya Abur-Raheem, and Muhammad Sekou Yahya Abur Raheem; his two grandchildren, Jesse Hill-Kendall III, Corey Hill, and great-children, Sabir Hill-Kendall, Jada Mayberry and Dion Maybeyberry; and a whole host of nieces, nephews and friends. Sheik Yahya also had a loving Muslim community that will miss him dearly.