March 30, 1943 – Aug. 11, 2018

FAYETTE — Services for El Kahirah Yakim Israel, 75, of Fayette, who died on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Jackson, will be 6 p.m. today at the J.T. West Memorial Chapel, West Gate Funeral Home-Fayette Branch.    
Arrangements are under the directions of West Gate Funeral Home-Fayette Branch.
Mr. Israel was born on March 30, 1943, in Detroit, the son of Juanita Cathaway.
He was employed by UOI Automotive as office manager.
Israel was a member of the Muslim/Muhammad’s University of the New Islam.  He enjoyed chess and was an outdoorsman.
Survivors include his wife, Elisheba Israel; three sons; four daughters; The Son of Man, leader and teacher and the Brothers and Sisters of the New Nation of Islam.
Online condolences may be made at westgatefh.com.