Nassan Said Ajoub

05/01/1960 - 08/06/2023

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, relative, and dear friend, Said, passed away

peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born May 1, 1960 to Said Ajoub and

Badea Alajame. He grew up in Homs, Syria, and was the youngest of six boys and one

girl. The Ajoubs have always had a passion for sports, each pursuing their chosen

activity. Said began boxing when he was quite young, and at the age of fourteen he

received the Golden Athlete position of the National Syrian Team. He was a five-time

Olympian Boxer.

After the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Said traveled to Las Vegas and became a

professional boxer. He married Shelly Schecklman in 1985, and they were blessed

with two beautiful boys, Muhammad Adam and Ahmad Jacob. In 2015, they were

blessed with granddaughter Berlin, the sparkle of Said’s eye. He was the proudest

Jiddo (grandfather).

Said is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Shelly; sons Adam and Jacob, and

Tem Joubert (a neighborhood friend who spent time with Adam and Jacob since

elementary school, who was adopted in their hearts); granddaughter Berlin and her

mommy Jazmin; five brothers, Ali, Omar, Marouf, Salim and Hashem. He is also

survived by numerous loving relatives, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,

nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as very many cherished friends.

Said will be missed, but never forgotten. He was an exceptional soul who loved and

cherished family and friends. He will live in our memories forever.

Until we meet again, Said...

“Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return.”

PBUH

Muslim graveside services will be held Monday, August 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at

Palm Cemetery, 7600 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89123.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmeastern.com for the Ajoub family.