This memorial website was created in memory, and celebration of life of our dearly beloved son, brother, friend, and father, Prince Kenneth Okojie, a healthy young man who succumbed to liver cancer, after a very brief illness at the age of 50, born on December 9, 1965 and passed away on September 14, 2016.
FUNERAL SERVICE AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2016
Viewing, and Funeral Service
Good Shepherds Funeral Home 2716 W Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park Florida 33311
Time: 1:00 pm.
Burial Service
Internment follows immediately after viewing
Forest Lawn Cemetery
499 NW 27th avenue Fort Lauderdale Fl 33311
Time: 2:30 pm.
On behalf of our family, we thank you all for your thoughtfulness, and prayers.
In the U.S. liver cancer is said to strike twice as many men as women, at an average age of 67. Liver cancer is the sixth most commom cancer in the world.
Your generous donations for Kenneth Okojie Memorial Fund can be sent by clicking here.
Tributes
Leave a tributeWhen I was young, I lived with my brother Ken, and each morning he would wake me up and ask "what are your goals and objective?" I often thought he had nothing better to do. I got tired of being asked the same question every time, and decided to have one written and placed on his bedroom wall. Bother K was quiet and reserved by nature, he was the kind of guy who would call a friendy, when he dreams about you, and if he never did, that's because you are just fine (she laughs).
He was a fighter, who taught me never to quit, that failure is a prerequisite for success, set backs are time out that don’t last, and happiness is one thing that you should not compromise. Ken was my greatest cheerleader, and motivator, he was not much of a picture person, but was that guy who would always look at you with a smile on his face.
I thank God for the time you spent here on earth. I remember the look on your face, when you were on your journey home, and kept saying "Let God's will be done". Although, you hanged on for a little while, heaven was waiting on you. When you finally left, the cloud gathered with thunderstorms and heavy rain fell, it felt like it was the end of the word, then suddenly, every thing returned back to normal .
Death is not an experience, it is an exist of nature, and continuity of love. In flowers your memory will blossom, in rainbow your love will shine. Some people watch history, some people make history, but you created history with the difference you have made with the little time here on earth.
Farewell, Brother K, your life with us here on earth will always be remembered, and memories we share will never to be forgotten.
Our hearts are heavy and words are few and inadequate to express our deepest thoughts. The memories you leave behind, of friendship, kindness and gentleness are memories that we will always cherish.
Our prayer is simple..... May God bless and keep you in His care.
You are a very kind person who holds the love of God in your heart. You define and represent peace. You are the one who löoks and without asking you know what the line of thought is. Your words are few but profound. You had no hate in your heart because your principle is this: God loves us even when we do not deserve it and why should we not follow in his foot steps?
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You are a careful thinker and never given to frivolities. You love the word of God and holds the bible as your guide.
In your battle with liver cancer, you stayed brave always quoting the bible and your famous words 'it is in God's hands now'.Saying if it is God's will, none of us can stop it.
You are a man of faith, a kind and loving father, the most humble brother I know. You would rather pray and ask God's opinion of anything than rely on your strength.
We have learned a lot of life's valuable lesson from you . You wll forever live on. I am so proud of you. I know I am not alone in this.
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Gone Too Soon
You came to the shores of America at a tender age of thirteen, then grew up to be a man of intergrity. A gentle soul with a big heart, full of energy, and compassion. You loved God, and lived by example, putting him first in all that you do.
You always believed there is a right way and a wrong way to do things and choose the right way, never swaying from your stance or imposing your way on others, Behind your ambitious character was a burning desire to help others.
You stayed true to yourself, humble and sincere, and would always say "Good things will happen tomorrow". We will miss your vibrant, expansive larger than life personality, but grateful for the opportunity to have shared some quality time with you.
Although you went too soon, memories of you will live on in our hearts. As we say our goodbyes, we also, celebrate your life for you've found enternal life, peace, and everlasting rest in the Lord's bosom. Adeus Kenneth!