Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Hafiz

Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Hafiz, affectionately known as “Rock” to some and as Abdul to most, died unexpectedly Oct. 21, 2021. He was 58.

Abdul was born May 25,1963, in Philadelphia to Sayida Abdul-Hafiz (mother) and Yusuf Abdul-Hafiz (father).He was the first of five children. Although Abdul lived all over the world and held his last residence in Aubrey, Texas.

He served in the U.S. Air Force as a part of the military police operations from 1982 to 1992. Abdul later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Phoenix in 2019. He also had several computer certifications that he gained throughout the last 20 years. Abdul’s most current position was at Capital One, where he has worked for eight years, as a tech manager on the Cyber, Tech and Data Risk Team within the Top of House Command Center.

In his spare time, he loved taking on home improvement projects, working out, trying new foods, and above all spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed watching sports — with a special affinity for seeing the Philadelphia Eagles play with his son Pierre Suranto and grandson Jon-Pierre.

Abdul always enjoyed his annual reunions with his Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts friends as well as his military buddies that formed the Berlin Braves Fraternity.

Abdul always had his door open and was willing to help anyone in need. He loved to worship and always had a servitude spirit in everything he did. He gave his life to Christ and was an avid member of One Community Church in Plano, Texas. Abdul was highly involved in the church’s mentorship programs, men’s ministry and Habitat for Humanity. When he was visiting his hometown, he attended Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

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