Tributes to Mr Khan's Jamaican food store owner as family told 'his legacy lives on'

Tributes have been shared in memory of the much-loved owner of city shop Mr Khan's. Sheraz Khan ran the Authentic Jamaican Food Store in Winson Green for almost four decades.

Loved ones revealed the sad news of the 68-year-old dad's passing on social media. His funeral was at the Dudley Road Mosque followed by his burial at the Fallings Heath Cemetery, in Wednesbury, on Friday, May 10.

Mourners said Mr Khan's "legacy lives on" following the massive success of his family-run business since it was established in 1986. The Dudley Road supermarket, which he operates with son Danny, is the largest Afro-Caribbean food specialist in Birmingham.

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His family posted on Facebook: "A big thank you to each and everyone who attended and helped out today! Dad was definitely smiling and proud of each and every one of us. Alhamdulillah such a big funeral and on one of the most blessed days too. May Allah grant our father the highest rank in jannat ul Firdaus. Please do remember him and our family in your prayers."

Under the Instagram announcement of his death, one mourner said: "On behalf of the black community Thank You So Much, Rest In Eternal Peace." Another said: "Rest on, Mr Khan. Your legacy lives on." While a different user added: "May his soul RIP. He was a good man."

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