Hmmmm. So hard to believe that just like that, Abayomi is gone!!

Such is the transient nature of life!!!

Abayomi, you came, you saw and you conquered.

You were a good man, a testimony confirmed by many. 

We love you but God loves most.

May your soul continue to rest in peace at the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more.

May God comforts your family and loved ones.

It is well with your soul in Jesus name.

Adieu Abayomi Coker..... Good Night.

We love you but God loves most yomi Coker sleep in the bosom of the Lord...rest on my friend and my brother

Abayomi Femi Coker, the Consultant Extraordinaire!

It is very sad that I am writing this! I shared lots of shinning moments with Consultant, as I fondly call him. That title was earned because Femi was very outstanding and versatile. Always ready to assist in coaching and teaching.
We participated in implementation of many systems/upgrades for Treasury and Treasury Operations and the Bank. Whenever there are issues with human or system challenges, he would say, bring your chair let us review it together; else he will call. We will brainstorm and do lots of computations to agree or disprove the situation and find solutions. Never failing to push further!
He was very humble and humane, despite his intellectual acumen; easy going and never saying things that can draw one back, always looking for positive future and outcome!
Ah, is it Femi that I am writing about? O God! What a sad day! God Have Mercy!
Eternal rest grant unto his soul and let perpetual light shine on him. May his gentle soul rest in peace!

Oboh Akenobono Charles

Team Lead, Treasury and Treasury Operations Control.

Sir Coker!!

This is still so hard to digest. I can't fathom hearing from you one moment and hearing of your demise the next. Without a doubt, you have gone too soon but you left an indelible mark in our hearts and minds. You were a force to be reckoned with and very generous. Always quick to resolve issues with your no nonsense demeanor. A friend of 'Control' even though we faced off on few occasions. To think you even called on Saturday to clarify an issue and we laughed over it!. Will miss you greatly Sir Coker. The Lord grant your family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Rest on Sir Coks!!!!!

It is hard to believe that you are gone!
You were a gentle and an amiable man. An astute banker of repute.
You will be greatly missed Femi Coker.
May God grant your wife and children the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Adieu my dear colleague!!!

Am still in a state of shock nd grief wen i heard about ur passage to da great beyond ore.............u are one of di solid pillar in HMGS 88/89 set that can't be forgotten in a jiffy Oluwafemi Abayomi Coker for ur brilliance work nd effort towards building up di association...........my brother we love you but Almighty God loves u more nd knows di reason why he call u home.... Sleep on ore till we meet at di feet of our Lord Jesus. 

Mr. Coker. You were a colleague that brought out the best in me because of your determined personality.

I will miss your banter and candour spirit. I took for granted the opportunity to appreciate you for your kind words from our last interaction. Love always leave a mark and that moment will forever be been etched on my mind.

Thank you so much Abayomi.

You are the man!

Till we meet again.

As I struggle to put my thoughts together, I am extremely shocked about your sudden death Abayomi Oluwafemi Coker, you are a pillar of strength, a bridge builder, problem solver...... Death. Just like flower in the winter and a candle in the wind you have taken a pillar of our strength in HMGS
God will grant you eternal rest IJN. Amen

Tribute to a great man,a man of his words,an inspiration to all,a prosperity for the society,a very thorough boss who will stop at nothing but excellent job delivery,a man that always believed rather than worry ,profer solution, a reverend with an uncommon intergrified personality and demeanor,Reverend Coker you stood for peace ,fought against intimidation of any kind for your people especially colleagues,like an angel you touched lives positively ,a committed father, a generous fellow,a reservoir of experience and knowledge...so hard to say goodbye boss ,the special m36 consultant,indeed an iroko has fallen,so sad really but God knows best..Adieu Oga Femi Coker..

Esther Ononiwu
Treasury Operations

Mr. Coker, you were a complete gentleman and a solid professional. Diligent and always ready to reach across the aisle to resolve issues.
I received the news of your passing with shock and still find it very hard to accept the fact that you are no longer with us. However, I take solace in the belief that you are in a better place.
Rest in peace, Mr. Coker

Boss!!!, I still can't believe you're gone.

It came as a shock you left so soon, the little time I have known you has opened my eyes to alot of things. My family will miss you.

Rest on sir!

You were more than a boss, you were fun filled and very smart,loving and friendly. But we know you are in no better place than Gods side. Rest in the bossom of the Lord 'MR SHARP SHARP"!!! " SARE WOLE SI FCUBS"!!!

I am still yet to come to terms that you were gone. I have known you since 2006 when we met at CBN Abuja on RTGS implementation.

You were such an interesting and amiable person to work with. May the Almighty God grant your family to bear this irreparable loss and forgive you all your shortcomings.

Rest In Peace Femi

Femi was a friend, brother and colleague. How does one express the amazing essence and spirit of Femi Coker – his selfless generosity, uncompromising belief in all that is good and his unwavering commitment to family and friends. Words, even the very best of words, cannot pay tribute or truly capture the sense of loss that we are all feeling today.

The loss is there, tangible and real within everyone…but Femi Coker exemplified life, love, laughter and an irrepressible belief and faith in seeing the best in everything. His special leadership abilities and charismatic personality were readily apparent! He had a gift of innovative thinking, a visionary spirit, and the tenacious patience required to successfully lead meaningful reform.

And so today we honor him, by profoundly feeling and expressing our loss, we find solace in the word of God (1 Corinthians 15:51–57) “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mr Coker,I still can't believe you are gone. You were not just a good boss but a great friend as well.You were intelligent,jovial,generous,always had positive energy and encouraging words.
May God grant your family the fortitude to bear this loss.

Rest in peace,Mr Coker.

Words can not quantify how heartbroken I have been since I got the news of your demise. "Oga Coker" as fondly called by all; a think tank,rugged,dutiful, diligent,ever ready to front for one,an addict giver, dedicated to God, family and all around.
Last week when I called,all you were telling me was to appreciate your loving wife for her tender care. I will forever be grateful for facilitating my transfer to my present position, all the impacted skills and knowledge gained from you.
May the good Lord grant your family and all of us,the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Your good works live on, boss. Rest in peace.

My Boss! My Boss! Your death still leave me in a big shock that it is still like a dream. You are very intelligent, You are Repository of knowledge. Tears rolled down my cheek every seconds, you left so so soon. It's hard to forget a GREAT BOSS like you, You left a great VACUUM. Thank you for all the knowledge you impacted, Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure...It is very hard to SAY GOODBYE Oga Coker

I am still in shock of your sudden demise. I keep wondering why good people have to die. For the few years I knew you, I wish I can be as cool and calm as you show in all circumstances. A true description of what Christianity is all about. I can't question God about this sad event but I believe one thing: you are resting in God's bossom. You lived a good life and I pray that God almighty will preserve all you left behind and yours. Rest in Peace Sir.

Why do we cry? Why so much pain when we lose a loved one? It is because death was never part of God's purpose. He wanted man to leave forever in a paradise earth without dying. We take comfort in the fact that soon this purpose of his will come to pass (Isaiah55:9-11), God's utterances will always come to fruition. We look forward to the resurrection of our dear loved ones, 1Corinthians 15:21,22.
I will personally miss you, you thought me how to cook Beans and Corn mix(Ewa Adalu). You said I could use sweet corn to improvise for the corn. My husband always asked for this meal, and you made it possible to fulfill his wish. You took me on my 1st trip to Dubai, you arranged the Visa, and ticket, you treated me like a big brother does to his beloved little sister. He couldn't stop buying things for his beloved wife , he wanted to buy everything beautiful he saw for her and also for the kids. Abayomi is a loving person to his family and those who crossed his path. I write amidst tears. May Jehocah comfort his dear wife and kids. 21Corinthian 1:3,4

I'm at a loss for words at this time. God in his infinite mercies knows why he called you back and he will provide comfort to your family and friends left behind.

May your soul and the souls of the faithful departed find rest through the mercy of God.

Fare thee well my friend.

Till this moment it seems to me you are still alive. You were full of life. I can't remember you calling in sick one day in all the time I worked with you. Too chocking to be true. You will be missed by many a lot. Rest in the blossom of the Lord.

I still find it hard to believe you are no more with us, you did your best for the HMGS old student with your fellow committee member to make sure we have a standard constitution, we can’t question Allah cause he is the giver and taker our life,,,,,,
Rest on

Femi,
The news of your departure was a rude shock to me.
Your service to man and God speaks for itself. 
I believe God knows the best.
Please sleep on beloved in Christ.

Dear friend,
I have very fond memories etched indelibly on my heart and mind. The struggles we shared working together on projects and numerous arduous assignments and the triumphs as we basked in the euphoria of organizational and industry awards and accolades.
You came, you saw and you conquered in time and what's more, in eternity. I am so glad you know Jesus. Sleep on in the bosom of the Lord Jesus till we meet to part no more.
Dear Reverend, professional fellow and friend, you are truly missed!

Life is a mystery. The beautiful stories of life are often remembered when one is no more but your story resonated while you lived. You lived a selflesss life and touched the lives of everyone who shared a story with you.

May your story live long enough to propel those whom you left behind to greater glory. May God strengthen your wife and children as they will never lack and will always remember the truly great man that you are. Rest in peace Femi! Your good deeds will outlive you!

Rest peace in brother.

Oh! What a date that a great man, whose smile and advice will forever be remembered, slept in the Lord. You departed in a manner that the people beside you did not know that you had gone. You left in such a peaceful way and admonished everyone to thank your wife for taking good care of you, yet nobody knew that your time was up. We do not grieve as those who have no hope (1 Thess. 4: 13-18). For this I feel: The spirit never betrays the person who trusts it. Physical life may be defeated but life goes on; character survives, goodness lives, and love is immortal.
You were an epitome of true Christian because you carried the burden of everyone that came your way as your own. Your epitome of love cannot be overqualified, you were more than a million persons to us,no one can be compared to the love you showed to us all the time. Sweet is the memory of the righteous (Prov.10:7). You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Indeed, we cannot forget you as your memory will live with us forever. We celebrate you as we as for God's strength upon your family. You brought joy,happiness and laughter to all who met you; you will sorely missed by everyone. For all the joy you gave our family, may you rest peacefully.
- Ojo family

Femi was a complete gentleman and always very professional in his dealings. You have left a very big vacuum for us which would be very difficult to fill. I still feel unreal about your death and wish I spoke with you more....we were close and were friends but now wish we were closer. You told me you were okay when I called on Saturday evening, the news of your passing was devastating the following day...

Dear Abayomi Coker, I pray that your gentle soul Rest In Peace and that God grant the family you left behind the fortitude to bear this great loss. We love you and wish you were still here but we can’t question God.

What a world and life we live in. Still can’t believe my eyes and ears. A very big lost to VMC a true man of God but also a wonderful human being with a beautiful soul. “Ever the gentleman had time for everyone and was hugely respected and much loved by so many." Continue to Rest In Peace Brother.— Azubuike family

Rev Coker,
You were a friend, mentor and Spiritual leader to me and my family.
I still can't cry, maybe its because a silent part of me confidently knows your with Jesus, but a louder part ask why so soon.
We had so many plans for the church...
Rest on my Brother. Your Righteous prayers will cover ur family and your church

I sit around and wonder
and watch the days go by.
I look at all the pictures
and ask, why did you have to die?you have been a wonderful friend to us all (HMGS 88/89set).. Goodnight our dear friend Femi coker ...u are greatly missed ..may God console your wife and children and give your family d fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Mr Femi Coker, This feels so unbelievable and I am just short of words.
You are helpful and hardworking; always looking for a way out.
You told me to stop complaining and get a plan. Few weeks later, you asked again for my plan. I saw the genuiness of a father and I told you. The rest they say is history, you took it upon yourself to be there for me all through. You got my back.

You give, not out of compulsion but generously. You know the job, carrying it out effortlessly
You are funny,making us see bright side to issue

Mr Coker, Rest on in peace and may the Lord comfort your family.

I’m still in shock can’t believe I am writing a tribute to Uncle Abayo as I fondly call him but God knows best the last time I spoke with you, you promised you will come to Chicago to say hi to your nephew never knew it won’t happen
We love you but God loves you most
Say hi to Derinmola
May your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace

Abayomi Olufemi Coker gone too soon !!! No amount of tears could bring you back to us but your good deed while here with us remains with everyone who has crossed your part during a short life well spent on earth. The little time you spent in our mist as an old STUDENT OF HMGS GRAMMAR WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR DEATH IS A COLOSSAL LOST TO THE WORLD AT LARGE MY BROTHER MOST ESPECIALLY THE FAMILY YOU LEFT BEHIND. I PRAYED THE JOURNEY FORWARD BE PEACEFUL AND THE VACUUM YOUR LEFT BEHIND BE MORE PEACEFUL . MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD GRANT YOUR FAMILY FORTITUDE TO BEAR THE GREAT LOSS IJN AMEN

Dear Big Daddy,

I never knew it would end like this you were so kind, nice and loving. You've died but you'll always be by my side, in spirit and in my heart.

Your grand niece
Zahra Dawodu

Brother Aremu mi, like I fondly called you, is still like a dream to me, but is well known to Almighty Allah,may yr soul rest in peace.

Your niece
Adijat Alaka

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear."

Uncle, I still can’t believe I am writing a tribute because of your passing. Words cannot describe this difficult moment, but if this is the last time I get to say goodbye then I know I will do so with the knowledge that I consider myself blessed to have lived this life as your niece.

Thank you for being my mom's sibling
Thank you for being my Uncle
Thank you for being a perfect big daddy to my kids
Thank you for being so kind, thoughtful and family oriented
Thank you for being Christ-like.

You touched so many lives by your selfless and countless acts of kindness, always giving and never expecting any favours in return. Your dedication to a cause was what set you apart.

Uncle, you were and will always be an inspiration to myself, the entire family and anyone who worked with you.
You have left a void in the family that will never be filled.

We all miss you already and its only being 4 days.
While we mourn today, we also take comfort in the fact that your mission on earth has been fulfilled. We thank the Lord for your life and bid you farewell until we meet again.

Your Niece
Damilola Dawodu

Mr Femi Coker

Gone too soon. I still remember 2017 when I had my first encounter with you. Your resilience and demeanor!

I commiserate with your family because they lost a beacon.
Jee nke oma Nnaa. Adieu.

Eternal rest grant him oh lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Uncle Aremu.......

It's hard to come to terms with your passing. Your have left us at a young age but your existence, character, grace, politeness, humility, affection, goodwill, respectfulness and character of decency will become stories that will age well in my memory of you.

I will tell people who look up to me that i once had an uncle whose existence was and is unmatchable.

I can go on all day and write about moments i always admired you from afar wishing to grow up as a man like you. However, my message is this, if outstanding human being was a subject, you would be the topic.

R.I.P. Uncle Aremu