This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Obioha Nwagwu, 32, born on November 18, 1984 and who passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. We will remember him forever.
Born in Nigeria on November 18th, 1984 to Evaristus Nwagwu and Assumpta Ekeh-Nwagwu, Obi was the beloved husband of Latesha Nwagwu of Germantown Maryland. He is survived by his parents, his daughter Serena (4 years old), his brothers, Akonze, Asuzu, Ezenta and numerous uncles, aunties and cousins.
Before his sudden and unexpected departure, Obi was a Chief in the United States Navy who had traveled the world and had received multiple awards for his work, his commitment and service to the United States of America, among which included an award from President Obama in July 2011 and a Sailor of the year award in 2010, amongst others, too many to mention. He was a true leader, strong and passionate. He was an avid motorcyclist who enjoyed his chosen hobby. Obi was a great father, who passionately loved his daugther Serena. He was a rock to his brothers and of great pride to his loving mother.
His loss has been a devastating shock to the entire family and he will be greatly missed!!!.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at Episcopal Church of the Ascension 205 S. Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877. A Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, July 21st, 2017 at Episcopal Church of the Ascension 205 S. Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Interment Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland.
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner.
All is well.
Henry Scott Holland ~ 1847-1918 Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral ~ London. UK
A Chief in the military, Obioha Nwagwu, born on November 18, 1984 in Imo State Nigeria, truly lived up to the name that was purposefully chosen for him which roughly translates to "heart of the people" or "heart of a lion."
Throughout the years, he has garnered the love and respect of many by simply being himself. With his roaring laughter and impromptu imitations of dances, he made even the most serious people laugh, which he loved because he knew he was making others happy.
As a member of the Navy, he has received many accolades including becoming sailor of the year several times, being presented with an award at the White House by President Obama himself, and becoming a Chief, to list a few. Though he had continually accrued such high honors and was in charge of leading many in his command, he continued to be a people person, commanding both the respect and admiration from his superiors and subordinates alike.
He leaves behind a wife, Latesha, and their four year old daughter, Serena, (whom he often referred to as "Boo Boo"), parents that were enormously proud of not only his accomplishments, but the wonderfully outgoing, intelligent, compassionate person he was , Evaristus Nwagwu and Assumpta Ekeh-Nwagwu, and three brothers who loved him dearly: Akonze, Asouzu, and Ezenta.
Obi may have worn many hats, but ultimately, he had a purpose to fulfill on this earth, and now, unfortunately, his job here is done, and even though his life was short here on earth, the list of those he has helped is long.
Well, done, Obi. You will be missed by many.
