40 years ago, I came in contact with Daddy as we called him. We were tenants in your house at Ajigbona street Ile-Ife until 1980. You never treated us differently as some landlords would. Your 404 pick-up van conveyed us all including your children to school. We were so much at peace in your house that my mother didnt have any cause to move to another until she passed on. A few weeks back on my way to Ibadan from Ondo, I saw that banner at Oke Ayo house and I was grieved by what stared me in the face. It is indisputable that death is the final and compulsory yes when it beckons to man. Daddy I am happy you lived well and your wealth immeasurable but not in material acquisition. You touched lives positively with so much passion and compassion.
I want to salute Mummy for her courage, hardwork and being a helpmeet indeed to Daddy. To sister Bunmi, Bisola, Yinka, Adeola, Lola, Bolanle and Goke, rejoice in the fact that you had a father who loved and radiated PEACE and ever ready to share his all. It was nice knowing you all though its been long we saw anyone of you last but we have good memories of your family.
I register my condolences on behalf of myself, my sister, Ronke and Olumide, my younger brother.
GOOD NIGHT SIR. God will usher you into a well deserved rest. He will also keep the families you left behind from all ills.
Daddy,
Indeed you were a father to us all. Your gentle and generous ways really captivated us. We will forever miss your understanding and re-assuring smile even when it was apparent that we have again been found guilty in one of our numerous follies.
We remember what Paul the Apostle said in 2 Tim. 4:7-8 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Adieu Daddy Till we meet at the feet of Jesus.
Akin Oyemade
Perth, WA
Just a day before you left us, Baba M. Ola Oloke, you offered me wine and mummy offered me crackers, with so much love and you called me the same night to ask me to see you the next day. But not even knowing you were telling me something else. Thank God for your life. People like you are few. Just like I said after you gave it up “THANK YOU BABA, IF NOT FOR GOD AND YOU……”
Ajiboye Oloke,
Oshogbo, Nigeria
