October 13, 2011
October 13, 2011
though difficult to believe.....rest in the bosom of the Almighty i wonder why the the beautiful flowers are plucked before time.....God is awesome
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.
***Please upload (to the GALLERY) any picture(s) of Bayo that you would like to share with us***
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.
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October 13, 2011
October 13, 2011
A simple act of me helping you move while in law school turned into a long-term friendship between us. You were always concerned about my family and praying things were going well for me. Blessed are those that die in the Lord; rest from your labor, your deeds will follow you.
October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Uncle B WHY this early? The word WHY can only be answered by God and I pray that He will by keeping your beautiful wife and precious daughter. We all miss you. Iyiola Oni
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
Psalm 30:5 Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. "Cousin we miss you so much but we know your resting with our heavenly father. May God give your wonderful wife and children comfort at this time"... Rest in peace brother xx
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
ABURO,FOREVER MISSED
A FELLOW DEVOTED LIVERPOOL FAN;YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE
TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE
A FELLOW DEVOTED LIVERPOOL FAN;YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE
TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
It's always sad when you heard of a loved one gone, but GOD knows best, and your memory shall ever be remembered. MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE,SUN RE O. (KAYANFADA & FAMILY)
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
Bayo, Can't believe you have gone, your memories lives in our hearts, you are greatly missed. Death took you too soon, we still cant understand why?
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
Bayo You were vibrant and full of life, very caring and down to earth. You radiate so much love and joy. You know what 2 Thess 4:13-14 we won't sorrow as others who have no hope as God will bring with Him those who slept in Jesus. You will be missed.
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
I only speak with you a few weeks ago while I was in the US and we enjoyed your fellowship last year when you came to the UK.We shall surely miss you son. Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
May the almighty God grant you eternal rest and give your family the strength to bare this huge loss - Sleep well
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
Bayo, your death is like a mirage to me, its like a dream, its a really rude shock.I remember those days in the late 70's when we were growing up and going to school together. You were always full of life and you av always been a wonderful cousin. I keep remember how you always called me up each tim
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was".
Bayo, Our joy will be greater for knowing you and we will find comfort in our memories of you. RIP dear friend.
Bayo, Our joy will be greater for knowing you and we will find comfort in our memories of you. RIP dear friend.
October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
I was amazed and emotionally devastated when I heard of your untimely passing. What a huge loss to your family, brothers, sisters and friends! You were a wonderful brother, friend and professional colleague. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Adieu to a great fellow. Odigba.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
When I heard the news of your sudden death, I was emotionally devastated. Was it memory of words we shared together or brotherly advise you give each time I need it? Sleep tight on the bossom of the Lord.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Rest in perfect peace. May the Lord be with all you left behind. You will be missed forever.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Olubayo, the first time we met was on my wedding day in Atlanta, GA. You're such a wonderful brother to me. Your sudden departure left us all in a great shock. We love you but God loves you more. 'Til we meet to part no more, farewell."(Remi&Ruth Adewoye)Atlanta,GA.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Fly brother... fly. You won.
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Bayoo. You met with me in Neasden, London around 1995. Stakes were high, you needed to go back to the States to commence your law degree program. It worked out. Sir peroo! is all you say and your jokes will open doors. You were endowed with joyous humor. Missing you already!
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
YOU WILL SADLY BE MISSED, I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE WE HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOU SO SOON. WE LOVE YOU, BUT JESUS LOVES YOU MORE. REST IN PERFECT PEACE BAYO.
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
You are at peace now Bayo. With treasured memories, you will always be in our hearts.
Big Liverpool fan "You'll Never Walk Alone.
Bobby Schillaci
Big Liverpool fan "You'll Never Walk Alone.
Bobby Schillaci
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Abite!!! we shared so many memories together music,lawn tennis and many more ,gone so soon but you will never be forgotten.You left an irreplaceable gap in our family.
Yes Liverpool:You're not alone and you will never walk alone. Baba Neyo
Yes Liverpool:You're not alone and you will never walk alone. Baba Neyo
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
My very first birthday I spent with you.How could I forget the birthday cake and when you took me out.As your first goddaughter i will keep your memories and legacy alive.R.I.P.Funmi Olowokere
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Bayo you are loved and cherished.
I am glad to have known you.A man of integrity.May you rest in gentle peace with our Lord.
My thought and prayers are with the rest of the family.
I am glad to have known you.A man of integrity.May you rest in gentle peace with our Lord.
My thought and prayers are with the rest of the family.
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Aburo,
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, just found out through FB. May the almighty lord continue to watch over your loved ones....Sun re o.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, just found out through FB. May the almighty lord continue to watch over your loved ones....Sun re o.
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
Bayo, you were a great friend, confidant and brother. I am still in shock and yet to come to terms with the reality of your death.I accept the perfect will of God a
Bayo, you were a great friend, confidant and brother. I am still in shock and yet to come to terms with the reality of your death.I accept the perfect will of God a
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Bayo,it is difficult to write a memorial for you.We lived together,studied hard together just so that we might laugh long together,it is therefore painful that you had to leave this early. May your gentle caring soul find rest with your God.You will live forever in my heart.RIP
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Oga B, all of these still feels like an out of body experience. As heartbreaking and painful as your untimely passing is, I thank god for a life well spent dedicated to putting a smile on the faces of all who were privileged to interact with you. I hope this pain abates with time
October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Bayo, the last time we met it was at a gathering of Nigerian friends in NC. We all looked forward to having many of such joyful celebrations together. Your sudden departure left us all in a great shock. We love you but God loves you more. Till we meet to part no more, farewell.
October 8, 2011
October 8, 2011
GOODBYE, SLEEP TIGHT IN THE BOSOM OF OUR DEAR LORD TILL THE END OF TIME. MISS YOU DEARLY BROTHER.(OLA EZEKIEL AND FAMILY)
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October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022
Abite my cuz, you’re forever missed.
Sun re o.
It’s Baba Neyo like you always called me.
Sun re o.
It’s Baba Neyo like you always called me.
October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022
Bros B, we remember you today as always and you forever remain in our hearts. Rest on bro until we meet to part no more.
October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022
My dear egbon.. you are always still in our ❤️ heart and you shall always be remembered forever. You have lived a good and a quality life that has been a landmark especially for someone like me. You are a brother to never be forgotten, and your good works still live on brother and I will always live upto the qualities you had really wished me while you are here on earth. You are a one in trillion brother among all.. you are a man that put your families first in anything you do and will always do the best.. I will always and forever be graceful for this... You will always be remembered brother and you have got a good life line history to be shared to all my posterity..I can't finish it all brother , all is well.. keep on resting in the bosoom of our dear heavenly father. Peace peace peace ❣️
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Ol' B.. You captioned this- 'Sept 30 1995, Kemi came to Winston Salem on a visit, returning to London'
Good fella!
