Burhan “Bird” Thabit, Jr was born on August 24, 1954 to Burhan and Elease Thabit, Sr. in Lansing, MI. Burhan Thabit, Jr accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He graduated in 1972 from J.W. Sexton High School. He was an active member of the Sexton swim team, ran track andplayed table tennis. Burhan Thabit, Jr represented the United States in Canada on the Table Tennis Team in the 1970's.
Burhan Thabit, Jr. recieved degrees from Michigan State University and Lansing Community College in Electrical Engineering Sciences. He loved cooking, photography and was a diehard MSU and Detroit Lions fan. Burhan was a trusted friend and confidant to many.
Burhan Thabit, Jr was preceded in death by his parents, Burhan and Elease Thabit, Sr; brothers, Vannest Ervin and Ronald Green. Burhan Thabit, Jr departed this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Burhan Thabit, Jr leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife Leona Thabit, of 42 years; God children Mark, Kim, Florence, and Christopher; one sister, Lahine Lane Davis, brother Sylvester (Theresa) Thabit of Denver, Co. Sister-in laws, Marilyn Ervin and Sandra Green, Ardell Bradley (Michael) of Lansing, MI and Bell Smith of Memphis, TN, and a host of niecs, nephews, and special cousins Ricahrd, Linda, and James, Jr
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