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This memorial website was created in memory of our dearly beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grand Father, Uncle and Community Leader, Chief Ombo Clinton  Harry. We will remember him forever.
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
It's amazing that words still fail me.

The calendar says it's been two years but it feels like yesterday. Two years since you left enormous shoes that can never be filled. Things are still out of sync with your absence. Stumbled on a voice note of a conversation I had with you. I listened to your voice, your laugh. Crazy but I could see your face. Even in your illness you were still asking about others. You genuinely loved and cared for all of us. I never understood but now I do. There is so much I want to ask you, things I still need to learn, things I want to tell you, advise I still need....alas....
You taught me a lot. Your absence is also teaching me.
I will continue to try to live with the dignity and lessons you taught me. To love God, love my family, handle my responsibilities.
I will continue to do what I can to keep your family and name flying high.
Thank you daddy for everything.
June 3, 2021
Daddy Chief Omubo Clinton Odibo Tom Big Harry my Father, I am proud to be your Son. You believed in my talent and sent me out on a journey, I thank the Almighty God that I did not disappoint you and came in my Full self as Captain, you set me off to be. This is my greatest achievement, Daddy your love is the love from God I know how happy you were, You are the kind of Father the world would miss forever pray for us your children DADDY.
April 6, 2021
Daddy you are a great man ( I didn’t say was cause he still is a great man ) everyone who came across you felt your love, kindness, humility and generosity. Your love was beyond reason you loved both the good the bad and the ugly, you forgive without remembering, you settled disputes with calmness, you lead without segregation, pass your judgment without cheating. You thought me that the greatest investment is investing and helping others .You thought me how to take everyone as peers ,be humble and that no matter how rich you are if you don't help people then you haven't achieved anything meaningful. Your wisdom knew no boundaries, all the time I never understood some things you do but I know it was for the best. I remember When I was in secondary school something happened and I got into trouble so they called home and daddy came with papa ( his brother) and some other people ( he was traveling to the village when mommy told him so he just came with them )
I was crying when he came and when he saw me he told me to clean my tears and smile that we don’t cry in public . They didn’t let me into the office they were talking in , so the said he wouldn’t listen to them till I’m present so he would also hear my side so the wouldn’t accuse me falsely or over exaggerate the issue. He always mad judgment after hearing from both sides to it would fair and so he would be able to know who is wrong and right
I miss him so much that words can't explain, even tho Im trying to be strong everyday it breaks my heart that I have lost a great treasure. I remember all the times we went out together both the times I wasn’t ready or didn’t want to, in my mind I was pissed but now I’m just full of regrets cause now I can’t even hear his voice, I can’t hold his hands, massage his leg or do anything for him. I wish I could talk to him one more time, hug him laugh with him, listen to the news with him in his room, do his test
I wish he could be there to see me graduate from school with my medical degree
I wish I could spend more time learning from him, learning how to be great in life, learning how to love the way he did
I wish I could grow and he could be there for me to ask for advice to guide me , so many thing I wish I could have said , so many things I wish I could have done but no matter how much I want and wish for all this I can’t get it because of the evil hands of death but
He’s in a better place
Now he can walk without a stick
Eat all the sweets and sweet food he wants
He is happy
He’s with his friends and fathers, looking down on us with joy in his heart, watching over us at the table God prepared for him in heaven.
He lives in us his family and all who one way or another came in contact with him in the memories he gave me and left behind, in the smiles he put on our faces, the joy he gave to us all.
He lived well and right doing God’s will and services

Today isn’t a day of sorrow or a day to mourn but a day of joy, a celebration of the life of a great man for that let’s all be merry for he is proud of us

One thing I’ll never forget about you is how influential and connected you were but yet still humble your KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY was our greatest gift.

A great man both in life and in death
Your legacy wouldn’t be destroyed nor forgotten

We miss you, daddy, we love you

I KNOW YOU ARE WATCH US AND WE WOULD MAKE YOU PROUD


From
Opunabo Ombo Clinton Harry
Your last child (O.C xii)
April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
A great Father figure to all. No dull moment with our daddy. He was always interested in knowing how everything was going with you and above all, he listens. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace as we'll miss him here on earth.
March 28, 2021
March 28, 2021
Brother Alaye, please accept my condolence, may God Almighty console you and your larger family. May your lovely Father Rest in Perfect Peace.
March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
It will be difficult - almost impossible for me to do this Special Ode to you, if part of my raising was done outside ur watch. You Encouraged me with all for the fulfilment of my 1st Academic Leg. On ur hospital bed at the Riverside Clinics, Portharcourt, you gave me a working appointment to serve as the 1st Marketng Manager of Gims Holdings Limited. I gave my best when i served you and the Conpany in that Capacity - the loudest was when through your beloved wife Mrs Abiliba O. C. Harry i convinced you to Sight the Gims Holdings Limited Bottling Plant at its present location in Obuama. You called me as usual "itubo" (meaning my child in Kalabari) and said to me ur my invaluable assest. I knelt down and you prayed for him asking God to make me Greater than he has made you. I moved on. You received the news of my Employment with the Rivers State House of Assembly with a mixed-feelings. We reconciled our differences - again in 2011 you prayed for me and wished me well when i made moves to change the narratives of Degema LGA through Politics. We had our last meeting in July 2015 when i was preparing for the discourse of my fathers burial. With the cheque you gave in my hands, you prayed again for me. After the Prayers, you asked me to promise you just 2things, "itubo please own up and take good care of Toks(my mum)," itubo, my gates either in Obuama or Portharcourt will ONLY welcome you when you have broken the Limits. I want you to be announced as the next Tein Jackrich or its equivalent in Politics. Tell no one of this but someday we will share this to all. I made this promise to you Daddy and left with my shirts soaked with Owuminji(tears). Your unexpected departure has forced me to open up this secret. Nevertheless someday we will share the part 2 of this secrets to all. I love you - even in death, and forever will miss you. Adieu Daa Adaye Omubo Clinton Tom Big Harry (gbori - tubo ye ende negim - an illustrous son of Obuama, Krakrama all in Kalabari whose worth is far more than a Billion.
March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
A father to all. A good man. I lack words to describe your passing. May God comfort all those you left behind. Daddy you will be dearly missed. May your gentle soul rest in peace.
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
You were indeed a great mentor to many. Your intelligence coupled with your great level of humility was admired by everyone who came across your person.
Your memory lives on Sir. Adieu Sir. May the Lord comfort and strengthen the Harry's.
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
Dear Alabo,
You were like a Father to me. But indeed you were a lot more than that to me; you were my Father, Mentor, Brother, Friend, Business Partner and Advisor. I had such great times with you because your love and personality were so infectious and I wanted to spend my 24/7 with you. For me to write a befitting Tribute to you, I will need to write a whole Book. I loved you so dearly and I would do anything for you because you would do anything for me and for everyone. Your generosity knew no bounds and you took care of so many people and their problems. Unbelievable KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY. I never saw you get angry with anyone and I never heard you raise your voice to anyone. Your calm nature was so infectious. . The name you gave me, IBIYE, means so much to me. You said that I brought good things to the World but Sir, You were GOODNESS personified. We miss you so my Father, but I take solace that you are most definitely in the Bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ because you are indeed a Saint. Rest in Perfect Peace Alabo till we meet again .
May Almighty God Comfort everyone that you have left behind, your family and friends who will all miss you so much.
God Bless you Forever and Ever
All my love
Terence "Ibiye" Modebe
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
Sir, I and my family will miss you. Death cannot fear otherwise a humble, trustworthy and sincere man like you will not experience death. In all we still thank the Lord that you made a good impact in your generation. My condolences to the entire family of Harry and may you rest in the Lord. Adieu sir.
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
It is with a profound sense of loss and yet gratitude to God whose will in our lives we cannot question that I, on behalf of my family write to condole the entire Harry Family on the demise of our dear father, Late Chief Ombo Clinton Harry who passed on to eternal glory.

The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow the leave behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived.

There is no doubt that Rivers State, especially the Kalabari nation has lost a great and irreplaceable son. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.

Once more accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Nandom Rimdan
National Assembly Abuja
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
A Tribute to my loving godfather..The first good man I ever loved: daddy I love you for an infinite number of reasons.. I feel so blessed to have you as my godfather and I'm thankful for the wonderful life you have lived with me and my family.. thank you for constantly showering me with heart felt prayers and hugs when ever I visit you in this your last days..Dad we'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace you always gave us .you being there there for me and my family through good and bad times . No matter what we'll always remember you dad because they'll never be another one to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for  you .....Adieu daddy...ibi- dabo
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
He was a peaceful man that affected so many lives positively. Jehovah El-Shaddai knows best. He decided to call His own home in a time like this to His bosom. It is well. Awesome God will comfort, console and encourage everyone Pa Ombo Harry had left behind. Adieu!!!. Goodnight till we. meet and part no more
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
My lovely Daddy, your heart was as big as a jumbo jet, you kindness was limitless and had no conditions, when you laugh the whole room reverberated oh so pure and hearty was your laughter. Even though I did not spend a lot of time with you, every moment I was in your presence I became a sponge absorbing the pure wisdom you distilled. You have left a gaping hole in all of our hearts but it is your time to rest now. Blessed are the ones who carry on the baton to continue with your ginormous name and all of the work you have done/doing that impacts many lives. I will never say bye but see you later for I know you are resting in the peace of the Lord until we come to join you.
God bless bless bless the family you leave behind. I pray the Almighty grants them the patience to bear and comprehend your loss. ❤️❤️❤️ You are forever LOVED

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March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
It's amazing that words still fail me.

The calendar says it's been two years but it feels like yesterday. Two years since you left enormous shoes that can never be filled. Things are still out of sync with your absence. Stumbled on a voice note of a conversation I had with you. I listened to your voice, your laugh. Crazy but I could see your face. Even in your illness you were still asking about others. You genuinely loved and cared for all of us. I never understood but now I do. There is so much I want to ask you, things I still need to learn, things I want to tell you, advise I still need....alas....
You taught me a lot. Your absence is also teaching me.
I will continue to try to live with the dignity and lessons you taught me. To love God, love my family, handle my responsibilities.
I will continue to do what I can to keep your family and name flying high.
Thank you daddy for everything.
June 3, 2021
Daddy Chief Omubo Clinton Odibo Tom Big Harry my Father, I am proud to be your Son. You believed in my talent and sent me out on a journey, I thank the Almighty God that I did not disappoint you and came in my Full self as Captain, you set me off to be. This is my greatest achievement, Daddy your love is the love from God I know how happy you were, You are the kind of Father the world would miss forever pray for us your children DADDY.
April 6, 2021
Daddy you are a great man ( I didn’t say was cause he still is a great man ) everyone who came across you felt your love, kindness, humility and generosity. Your love was beyond reason you loved both the good the bad and the ugly, you forgive without remembering, you settled disputes with calmness, you lead without segregation, pass your judgment without cheating. You thought me that the greatest investment is investing and helping others .You thought me how to take everyone as peers ,be humble and that no matter how rich you are if you don't help people then you haven't achieved anything meaningful. Your wisdom knew no boundaries, all the time I never understood some things you do but I know it was for the best. I remember When I was in secondary school something happened and I got into trouble so they called home and daddy came with papa ( his brother) and some other people ( he was traveling to the village when mommy told him so he just came with them )
I was crying when he came and when he saw me he told me to clean my tears and smile that we don’t cry in public . They didn’t let me into the office they were talking in , so the said he wouldn’t listen to them till I’m present so he would also hear my side so the wouldn’t accuse me falsely or over exaggerate the issue. He always mad judgment after hearing from both sides to it would fair and so he would be able to know who is wrong and right
I miss him so much that words can't explain, even tho Im trying to be strong everyday it breaks my heart that I have lost a great treasure. I remember all the times we went out together both the times I wasn’t ready or didn’t want to, in my mind I was pissed but now I’m just full of regrets cause now I can’t even hear his voice, I can’t hold his hands, massage his leg or do anything for him. I wish I could talk to him one more time, hug him laugh with him, listen to the news with him in his room, do his test
I wish he could be there to see me graduate from school with my medical degree
I wish I could spend more time learning from him, learning how to be great in life, learning how to love the way he did
I wish I could grow and he could be there for me to ask for advice to guide me , so many thing I wish I could have said , so many things I wish I could have done but no matter how much I want and wish for all this I can’t get it because of the evil hands of death but
He’s in a better place
Now he can walk without a stick
Eat all the sweets and sweet food he wants
He is happy
He’s with his friends and fathers, looking down on us with joy in his heart, watching over us at the table God prepared for him in heaven.
He lives in us his family and all who one way or another came in contact with him in the memories he gave me and left behind, in the smiles he put on our faces, the joy he gave to us all.
He lived well and right doing God’s will and services

Today isn’t a day of sorrow or a day to mourn but a day of joy, a celebration of the life of a great man for that let’s all be merry for he is proud of us

One thing I’ll never forget about you is how influential and connected you were but yet still humble your KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY was our greatest gift.

A great man both in life and in death
Your legacy wouldn’t be destroyed nor forgotten

We miss you, daddy, we love you

I KNOW YOU ARE WATCH US AND WE WOULD MAKE YOU PROUD


From
Opunabo Ombo Clinton Harry
Your last child (O.C xii)
His Life

Abridged Profile of an amazing father

March 24, 2021
Chief Ombo Clinton Odibo Tom Big Harry was born on the 3rd day of January 1946 in Obuama (Harry’s Town),  one of the iconic Communities in Kalabari and Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State to the family of Pa. Clinton Harry and Madam Sarah Harry (Nee William Opukiri)  both of blessed memory. He was the older of a set of twins and the third child of the 13 children of his father. 
He attended Harry memorial primary school obuama, Kings College of Commerce, Buguma and Baptist High School, Port Harcourt where he sat for the West African School Certificate (WASC) examination and passed with distinction. He also attended South West London College UK, University of Omaha, Nebraska and University of North Texas, Denton, USA,  
Chief Ombo Clinton Harry commenced his working career in the Nigerian Petroleum Refining Company in 1970 from where he left in 1974 for his University studies on full Scholarship by the Rivers State Government. He returned in 1977 and joined the Port Harcourt Flour Mills Limited as a factory Accountant and worked at the flour mills for about 3 years before he joined the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). He had a very impressive career in NNPC where he rose to the position of Group Executive Director (Finance and Accounts) a position he held from 1999 – 2004 when he retired.
Chief O.C. Harry was a member of various professional bodies which include, Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, London, Institute of Directors of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and a member of Energy Institute of London to mention but a few and recipient of numerous awards for his service to humanity.
Chief Ombo Clinton Odibo Tom-Big Harry, was the Paramount Head and Chairman Omubo/Birinomoni Council of Chiefs, Buguma, Rivers State. Paramount Head and Chairman, Obuama Council of Chiefs.  
He was a committed servant of God, the Grand Patron of the African Church, Rivers Province Patron of the African Church worldwide and was also a member of The Reedemed Evangelical Mission (TREM).
Chief Ombo Clinton Harry was married to Deaconess Ime Ombo Harry and Mrs Abiliba Ombo Harry and was blessed with Children and Grandchildren.
He joined the faithful departed on Saturday, the 6th of March, 2021.
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April 6, 2021
 I remember When I was in secondary school something happened and I got into trouble so they called home and daddy came with papa ( his brother) and some other people ( he was traveling to the village when mommy told him so he just came with them )

I was crying when he came and when he saw me he told me to clean my tears and smile that we don’t cry in public . They didn’t let me into the office they were talking in , so the said he wouldn’t listen to them till I’m present so he would also hear my side so the wouldn’t accuse me falsely or over exaggerate the issue. He always mad judgment after hearing from both sides to it would fair and so he would be able to know who is wrong and right , that’s one thing he made me understand and learn 

I miss him so much that words can't explain,
I miss you daddy, we all do.

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