Olubayo Oyedele Agbetunsin Esq, age 40, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2011, in Charlotte NC. He was born on June 5, 1971 in London, England UK.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria, where he excelled in academics. He proceeded to study Law at North Carolina Central University and graduated as Juris Doctor. He also studied at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he graduated with an LLM Degree in Petroleum/Oil and Gas. He was called to the North Carolina State Bar and Federal Courts in 1999. He worked with the Law Offices of James E. Hairston, Jr., Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, as a Civil Litigation Attorney and lastly Hudson Legal until his untimely death. He was a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, George H. White Bar Association, and 14th Judicial District of Durham, North Carolina. 

An avid sports man, he played soccer and hockey at the highest level for his High School. He was a devoted and passionate Liverpool Fan. He made a memorable trip to Anfield with his family to see his team take on Atlectico, Madrid during the season opener. He played Tennis during his spare time and was very competitive during his games. He enjoyed Ludo and Monopoly and always tried his hands on Ayo Olopon. 

Olubayo was a man of uncompromising integrity and had genuine respect for people. He was a Christian and believer of the gospel. He was an active member of Jubilee Christian Church International, Chapel of Victory, in Durham, North Carolina. He served as an Usher, a member of the building committee, and an executive member of the Men Fellowship. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Onoliode O. Agbetunsin, daughter Ebunoluwa, and parents, Jacob and Eunice Agbetunsin. He will be greatly missed by sisters, brothers, father-in-law and mother-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service and Burial will take place on October 29th, 2011, at 2:00pm, at the Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612. There will be a Visitation on Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 1:00pm – 2:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home. 

The family will receive friends at his Wake Keeping on Friday, October 28, 2011, from 6:00–9:00pm, at The Triangle Bridge Club, 5110 Revere Road, Durham, North Carolina 27713. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Olu Agbetunsin, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, Account Number: 7321322690,(Routing Number: 071101307)  address: PO Box Box 56956, Chicago, IL 60656. 
The Agbetunsin Family would like to express its deepest appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from the community. 

Online condolences and special memories can be shared with the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com . In addition, a memorial website has been created in memory of Olubayo at http://www.forevermissed.com/olubayoagbetunsin/#ab
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.

Final Funeral Arrangements:
Wake Keeping on Friday, October 28, 2011, from 6:00–9:00pm, at The Triangle Bridge Club, 5110 Revere Road, Durham, North Carolina 27713.

Funeral Service and Burial will take place on October 29, 2011, at 2:00pm, at the Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612. 

Visitation between 1:00pm – 2:00pm at the Funeral Home, October 29, 2011. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to:

Olu Agbetunsin, c/o Wells Fargo Bank,
Account Number: 7321322690,
Routing Number: 071101307
PO Box 56956, Chicago, IL 60656.  
 

Mr. A.O Oni
Halifax Bank (U.K.)
Sort Code: 11-07-85
Account #: 00202980

Group Reservations can be made at the following hotels:

Comfort Inn & Suite Crabtree Valley, Raleigh
6209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612  |   919 782 1112
Special rate $62.99
Group Name: Bayo

Holiday Inn - Raleigh-Crabtree Valley
4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612  |  919-782-8600
Special rate $64
Group Name: Bayo
Book by October 25, 2011 to reserve your room!

Embassy Suites Raleigh/Crabtree Valley
4700 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612  |   919 881 0000
Special rate $105.00
Group name: Bayo
Group Code: 842
Book by October 25, 2011 to reserve your room!

Airport Information:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
2400 West Terminal Boulevard
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 840-7700

The Agbetunsin Family would like to express its deepest appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support. May God bless and keep you safe.

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In honor of a life well spent, we the family and friends of Olubayo Oyedele Agbetunsin hereby invite you to a Service of Songs to be held in his memory on Friday, November 11, 2011 at St. Alphege C of E 560 Hertford Rd, Edmonton N9 8AG from 5 - 8pm. For further details, please contact Bobby on 07882991364 and Ayo on 07903317588.