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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, John Afolabi Bello, 78 years old, born on June 1, 1942, and passed away on February 18, 2021. We will remember him forever.

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February 18
February 18
Ita, it's been 3 years now since you left us for the great beyond. I miss you and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you will continue to find favour and mercies with God in the the spiritual realm. May our Lord's peace be with you always.
Love you always,
Afemike.
January 16
January 16
Dad,
You are always in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace ,love and mercy be with you always. Love ❤️ you always.
January 15
January 15
Dear Daddy, wishing you a happy new year. I miss you very much. Continue to rest in perfect peace
January 14
January 14
Happy New Year daddy. I pray that you are in a better place and I know wherever you are, it is a better place because you are there. Love you dad
December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023
You were larger in death. The world proudly stood to pay a befitting appreciation of your good deals. You beam the light on all who knew you and effectively left an indelible footprints .
John Afolabi Bello shall never die.
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023
Happy Birthday Daddy. It fills me with sadness that you are no longer with us. However, I know that to be remembered by those you loved and cared for is to live on forever. I pray that by God's grace we will continue to remember you and bring honour to your great name. Rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I miss you.
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023
Happy birthday daddy. You would have been 81 day. Hope all is well with you. Wishing you God's mercies in Jesus Christ name. Amen
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023
Daddy I miss you and still can't believe you are gone. Happy posthumous birthday old man
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
It's two years already daddy that you have been buried. Your legacy lives on in us. I miss you and your sense of humour. I pray you are happy wherever you are
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
Today makes it two years since our father's burial. I remain thankful to God for the blessings and mercies that our father enjoyed while he was alive. It is my prayer that Daddy's spirit will continue to enjoy God's good graces and mercies, amen .
April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
Dear Ita, good morning sir. I miss calling you to find out how you are doing. Thoughts of you have been really strong recently. May God continue to bless and keep you where you are and may your soul continue to rest in peace. Love you Daddy
November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022
Dear Daddy

I am missing you. I pray that your soul continues to find rest in the Lord. Amen
September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022
Dear Daddy,
Thoughts of you still come to my mind often. Hope you are doing well. Just to let you know that you are loved and remembered.
June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022
Daddy daddy...happy 80th birthday to u.... your 80th birthday would have been one of the loudest celebration of our time sadly you are not here to be with us, however there are loads of good news I would have love to share with you, your grand son finally came, his name is itaseh derek Bello ...daddy we miss and love u dearly continue to rest well daddy.
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
Dear Daddy, I would have called you today to wish you a happy birthday . You always talked about being 80. Wish you were here to celebrate today. May the good Lord remember your good deeds and the love your family feel in their hearts for you and continually accept you in his presence. Amen.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Dear Daddy,
Even after 1 year. The thought of you still brings tears to my eyes. You have left a void in my heart that has not been filled. I pray that you are happy where you are. Know that you are greatly missed by me, your son-in-law and grandchildren. You are greatly loved.
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Ita, it's been a year since you left us but memories of you remain fresh and strong in our hearts. We love you and miss you. Reflecting on your journey while you walked this earth, it gladdens my heart to recognize your good deeds as well as the value you were privileged to bring to the lives of many. Clearly, Our good Lord was with you while you were alive as your personal achievements shows that you were loved and blessed by God. May God always keep you in his presence, I pray that you will continue to find favour with God in the afterlife as you did while alive, in Jesus name I pray, Amen.
February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
Sir, I celebrate the great life you lived and the impact you made on all those you encountered, as Omokova’s friend, you were always friendly and kind to me whenever our paths crossed and still asked after me years after. Omokova always had funny and warm stories about you. May your soul continue to rest in peace and may God strengthen the family you left behind.
February 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
Dear Daddy, in a couple of days it will be a year since you left us, how the days go by so fast. For me it has been tough dealing with your absence. They say time heals all wounds but this has not been the case for me. I think of you all the time. Thank you Ita for the pleasant memories of you that helps me through this. I love you ita and always will❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 5, 2022
January 5, 2022
Even now, its hard to bear your loss. Miss you so much ita . Truly wish you were here and that I could talk to you like I used to. Continue to rest in peace dearest daddy, always know that you are loved and missed ever so dearly.
November 13, 2021
November 13, 2021
Dear Daddy,
I think of you -your sense of humor, wisdom, words of encouragement and i miss you dearly. I pray you are happy wherever you are. You deserve it. You are an inspiration. YOU were a man.
October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
Still thinking about you, Dad. Still trying to come to terms with your passing. Missing you. Love you always.
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
Daddy, I call u a king because that’s what you really are. In your lifetime you made impossible things to be possible, your humility, simplicity and wisdom made you so amazing. 
You touched so many lives positively.
I call you a king because you have all the qualities of a king. I couldn’t have asked for a better father-in-law.
Daddy, we all love you but God loves you most. May you enjoy your stay with God. And may your perfect soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
"Daddy was an incredible man. He provided for his family, everyone that comes in contact with him and made sure everyone that comes across him had the guidance they needed. I am grateful for Daddy and I miss him every day.”

I will always remember Daddy and the great memories we shared, I know we hard a great discussion immediately after the governorship election that hold September 2020 and all the advice you gave to me still keep me going till now. Daddy was one of a kind and my best friend. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and smile.”

“Daddy you are my biggest fan and my greatest role model. I could call him at any time and he always has a solution to my problem and I can still remember back then in the university, there is never a time you pass my school gate and you will not branch to check on me, indeed you are great father that everyone wants to have. Life is different without him, but I am grateful I got to call him my dad.
“Daddy you are my hero. You are the most courageous and resourceful man. I never questioned if he loved or cared for me because he made it so obvious. I still remember the kind of support you gave to my friends, even without knowing them before.”
March 17, 2021
You were a good uncle in all respect. Your words of encouragement will never be forgotten. You will remain our symbol of pride, and your kind legacies will continue to speak. Your death came as a shock, but we take solace in the Lord. Rest in Peace Uncle JB. Rest on Ita ibini!
February 24, 2021
February 24, 2021
You were my husband and also a father to me. You had so much love and I learnt so much from you. You taught me how to care for my younger ones and with the help of God, I was able to give the best I can for them, with you supporting me to manage my finances.

It is unbelievable that you left us just like that. I will always continue to love you my dear husband.

From your wife
February 21, 2021
February 21, 2021
Daddy, I am still in shock. You have left us too soon. However, I take peace from the fact that God knows best. Thank you for the lessons you thought, the advice you gave and the examples you set. These will guide me all the days of my life as I aspire to be like you. I will never forget you. I love you dad.
February 20, 2021
February 20, 2021
Tears is a waste of time,anger is a strain on the heart,joy is what brings laughter and gladness to the mind..this is what you my dad represent.

Words is not enough to describe you ,but I will try..you are a great father, grandfather,community leader, grassroots mobilizer..who stood for the general good,not a selfish interest, you embraced all who came across ur path with
an amazing gentility and humility.

You a are trail blazer,in business,politics and humanity ,oh am so proud, u are my dad, u never gave up on me and all my siblings in our times of most strain, u came through with ur kind words and support.

Daddy we have lost a true gem, was looking forward to your..80th birthday well am consoled that you lived an awesome life..devoid of troubles and undue grandstanding...you lived a life of peace amongs everyone, again am glad you are my dad...love you Daddy forever in our hearts, we your children will miss you, your grandkids will miss you, your daughter and son in laws will miss, my wife will miss u,she is heart broke,because you are great father.
Rest on daddy...until we meet again..shoyan as u call me always...
February 20, 2021
February 20, 2021
Daddy you taught us to always help those in need. You taught us to show kindness to our fellow man. You taught us be fair to all. You taught us about life. I wish we had more time with you but I am grateful for the time we had together. May God grant you peace and eternal rest in his kingdom even though I am greatly saddened by your passing.
February 20, 2021
February 20, 2021
Daddy you were simply the best. it is hard to bear your loss or speak about you in the past tense. You have left us in tears but also with lots of good memories of you. You were a wonderful father and you will forever remain in our hearts. I wish you were here right now . Rest in peace dear daddy. I love and miss you dearly ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.
February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
Daddy you remain in my heart, the best dad a child could ever have. I will always love you for all you have done in my life. You have left big shoes for us all to fill. You are greatly missed.
February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
Dad loved and cared for his family. He was always willing to assist anyone who needed help and those who approached him for assistance. He believed that by assisting those in need, they too will be in a position to someday assist others. Dad, you will always be a bright light in the hearts of all your children and those who you offered support when they needed it. Love you always .

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February 18
February 18
Ita, it's been 3 years now since you left us for the great beyond. I miss you and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you will continue to find favour and mercies with God in the the spiritual realm. May our Lord's peace be with you always.
Love you always,
Afemike.
January 16
January 16
Dad,
You are always in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace ,love and mercy be with you always. Love ❤️ you always.
January 15
January 15
Dear Daddy, wishing you a happy new year. I miss you very much. Continue to rest in perfect peace
His Life

BIOGRAPHY

June 14, 2021
Mr. John Afolabi Bello, fondly called Jabellson or Ita Benin was a Husband, father, Brother, Uncle, grandfather and friend. He was a hardworking, charitable and wise man. He positively impacted numerous people during his lifetime.

Mr. John A. Bello was born on the 1st of June 1942 in Ososo, Akoko -Edo Local Government area of Edo State into the family of late Edogho Bello Okogbe (Ogbamudu) a renowned trader and Mrs. Ifejola Bello Okogbe.

Mr. John A. Bello attended Anglican Primary School in Ososo before he left to finish his primary school education at LA School in Ado-Ekiti. At 15 years of age, he lost his father. The passing of his father made it impossible for him to pursue his education further, however his zeal to improve himself and his community was never dismissed. He proceeded to Abo Aba in Akure where he worked with the ministry of Agriculture for about 3 years, before moving to Lagos to rain as a refrigeration and air conditioning technician. He worked at the Federal Palace Hotel between 1963 and 1973, where he rose to become a chief technician and Head of the engineering department. At this time in his career, he struck a good friendly business relationship with the then general manger of Federal Palace Hotel Late Chief Gordon B. McCarthy which lasted for years. Mr. John A. Bello later moved to Benin City where he founded his own business and provided services to several businesses such as ACS Hotel and Catering Services (then managers of Hotel Benin Plaza now defunct Emotan Hotel Benin Plaza) The Lodge Hotel Benin, Gordon House Hotel Jos. Palm groove Hotel Warri, Gordon Plaza Hotel Makurdi and Confluence Hotel Kogi State ( a Hotel he co-founded with his friend Late Chief Gordon McCarthy), the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Ogbemudia farms and Nigerian breweries to mention but a few.

Mr. John A. Bello was a humble and kind man and lived a life of integrity and empathy for his fellow man. He was a resilient man who overcame numerous challenges during his early life to emerge successful. He always encouraged those around him to pursue education and apprenticeship and provided several scholarships during his lifetime regardless of tribe or ethnic lines. He embraced all that came to his path. He also believed in philanthropy investing in people and communities. He funded numerous projects for communities wherever he lived. He particularly believed in empowering the people of Ososo, hence when he started his own business, he provided apprenticeships to many youths from Ososo. When a discovered that a particular clan- Egbetua in his village were having issues with electrical power, he unilaterally bought a transformer for the clan. That transformer as at his death, is still been used by the clan. It speaks to the kind of man he was, when it is noted that the clan in question was not his clan.

He believed in the unity and economic progress of his home town- Ososo, hence in the 80s he erected a magnificent Hotel (Gordon Hotel) in Ososo which added to the development of the community. He became a political leader and used that opportunity to also serve and help with community developments in Edo State.

Mr. John A. Bello got married in 1971 to Mrs. Oluwayemis Bello nee Oloruntoba and later also married Late Mrs. Rose Chinyere Bello nee Osuagwu. Both marriages produced 10 surviving children.

As the icon of our time finally takes a bow, we are consoled by the fact that he lived a lifeworthy of emulation and is indeed an admirable example for many generations to come.

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June 14, 2021
In 2020 December,  i took my children to Benin to see their grandparents. Daddy was very pleased to see the kids. He always spoilt them silly whenever he got the chance. This occasion was not any different. He made sure they were comfortable. I remember one morning my son woke up with heat rashes all over his body. The fan in our room had stopped working some days prior and the boy was reacting to the heat. When daddy saw the rashes on his body he told me that i should please come and take the fan in his room and put in the room we were sleeping. I told him that i couldn't do that because he was elderly and needed the fan just as much as we did. He told me that he would fix the bad fan but that for now he wouldn't see his grandchildren get rashes but that it was better he had the rashes. He made sure i took the fan that instant and put it in the room i was sleeping in. I never knew that Christmas of 2020 would be the last time i would ever get the chance of spending Christmas with you daddy.

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