Imran Khan Obituary

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Imran Khan, loving son of Iqbal and Shahida Khan, younger brother to Sohail Khan, and older brother to Nida Khan and Adnan Khan Ghauri, left us on July 13, 2005. Born in Chicago, Ill., on December 5, 1984, Imran moved to Augusta with his family during Masters Week, 1990. Imran spent most of his life in the CSRA - on its roads, bike paths, creekbeds, forests, and Wal-Marts. He was a friend to all and stranger to none. Imran graduated from Lakeside High School in 2003, where he was voted Prom King. He participated in the Lakeside Student Coalition and founded the Table Tennis club. Imran loved his teachers and they loved him. His passion was cycling the roads and trails that crossed Augusta on his beloved Cannondale. However, it was for his easygoing and outspoken personality that he was best known. Imran was looking forward to beginning his junior year at the University of Georgia in Athens, where he was majoring in microbiology. He was known at UGA for being the guy who "drove the bus." At the start of every semester, he would fill his van, "Vanna White", with his friends and set out for UGA. The van had 438,500 miles on it. No kidding. Imran was an active member of the Islamic Society of Augusta. He often spent his free evenings at the masjid and would successfully encourage many of his friends, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to come and learn more about his religion and way of life. Imran was friendly, approachable, loving, and had a volunteering spirit. He would greet everyone with a hug. Though he would never admit it, Imran had an angelic smile that lit up any room. He was the life of the party wherever he was, even if there wasn't a party. Children were drawn to his humor and playful personality. Imran loved the simple things in life. He was happy if he had his cat, Mister Mootem, his family and close friends, and a sunny day. The day after his tragic accident, countless people of all faiths and races arrived at the masjid to pay their respects. Their presence was a true testament to the number of lives Imran touched in his 20 short years. Smurf, we love you and we look forward to seeing you in the hereafter. Donations in memory of Imran can be made to the Panacea Fund, c/o The Khan Family, 789 Seven Lakes Blvd., Martinez, GA, 30907.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Imran Khan

13 Entries

Nida Farooq

February 5, 2025

This summer, it will be 20
Years of the passing of my best friend, Irish twin-Imran bhai. So much life has been lived in the last two decades. I´m so thankful I was able to spend 19 years of my life with my best friend. I miss Tariq too, he was honestly like another brother to me, knowing him since I was four years old. I´ll never forget dialing into his radio show his freshman year at Swarthmore. It was so incredibly heart warming to read all of these comments...so grateful for the close knit Community that is augusta ga-and grateful for the memories. Looking forward to meeting yall in the hereafter

Lars and Lisa Nilsson

July 21, 2005

Dear Iqbal and Shahida, Sohail, Nida and Adnan.

We fell the deepest symphatie with you in your great and tragic loss.

We still remember Imran from our visit with you, especially his kindness and warm smile.

Lisa and Lars Nilson with Ulf, Lina and Jonathan and of course the rest of the family.

Shahnaz Bari

July 19, 2005

We knew Imran very well , one can never forget his smiling face and loving nature. Our deepest sympathy for his family. Imran and his family will always be in our prayers.

Shahnaz Bari and family

Mr.& Mrs. Grady Curl

July 19, 2005

To the Family of Imran Khan, My family and I did not know your son, but we were deeply touched to hear of his passing. Surely our world is at a loss for his gifts and goodness. May you be comforted at this difficult time.

Martha Bradshaw

July 19, 2005

Dr. Khan -

My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the tragic loss of your son.

Martha Bradshaw

Asif Mustafa

July 19, 2005

Innah lillahay wa inna alhai rajaioon. We pray for his soul and that allah accepts him as one of true followers of the deen. Ameen.

May allah also make it easy for his family to overcome such a great loss.

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July 19, 2005

I actually did not know imran very well, but i did for a very long time. he was like a brother to me, as well as to many other. his smile and fantastic sense of humor was contagious and had the ability to light up even the darkest of rooms. we'll all miss him very much and hope that his life inspired many people to try and be just as great as he.

Bill Tankersley

July 19, 2005

I had the privilege of teaching Imran and Nida in Algebra II during the summer of 2001. Imran had a great personality and work ethic. He was a pleasure to teach. Imran's smiling face will be missed by many.

Loisa Nygaard

July 19, 2005

As the aunt of one of Imran Khan's good friends (Travis Greene), I was fortunate enough to get to know him while I lived in Augusta. Imran was an extraordinary young man. He seemed to glow with life and was full of warmth and good will toward everyone. He lived for far too short a time on this earth, but he blessed us all with his presence. He had only a spring -- no summer or fall -- but it was a brilliant one.

Kay Craft

July 18, 2005

Imran, Your loving kindness and bright spirit will always be remembered and missed by all who have been privileged to know you.

Our world is diminished by your untimely death.

Natalie Spires

July 18, 2005

Dear Khan Family,

I didn't know Imran very well, but I got to know Nida during my senior year at LHS on the soccer team. She always had a smile on her face and I can tell that she and her brother were alot alike. I know this is a hard time for your family and I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Natalie Spires

Kim Barry

July 18, 2005

Although I did not personally know your son, my son Chris was his friend. I know I cannot begin to imagine your loss, but as a mother I share your grief. The loss of these three young men has touched the lives of thousands. I am so sorry for your loss.

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