Happy heavenly birthday dad! We miss you, your laughs, jokes and bedtime stories; You have a new grandson and I wish he enjoyed the role you played in our lives. We'll carry the torch and will meet again. I love you.

Happy heavenly birthday Dad, I still miss you.

Happy birthday Dad, I still miss you. Rest in peace.

Dear Daddy, no day passes by that I don't think of you. Having you as my dad is one of the greatest gifts heaven could have blessed me with. You always had a smile on your face and was never too busy to indulge me and my questions. You lived a good life and I know your work was done and Heaven couldn't wait to have its angel return home. I'm eternally grateful that I had the chance to call such a beautiful soul, my dad, my best friend.

I can't believe it's been a year already and yet I still miss you so. I wish heaven had visiting hours- I'd curl up next to you, swap stories and discuss the latest best sellers. I know you're happier and at peace but down here- it's not the same without you. Continue your rest in our Father's peace and see you later....

I choose to believe that Prof. is smiling, even in the great beyond.
I still maintain that He lived a good life, and given another opportunity, he would still be an enduring testimony of excellence and selflessness.
Live on 'brother'!
Smile on Prof.!

Professor Ekpo Mma Ossom I con't still imagine that YOU left your dear friend so soon. Where ever you are now, I believe that you will rest peacefully with the Lord Jesus Christ. Prof Bassey A. Ndon

Professor Ekpo Mma Ossom I con't still imagine that YOU left your dear friend so soon. Where ever you are now, I believe that you will rest peacefully with the Lord Jesus Christ. Prof Bassey A. Ndon

One year in the bossom of The Lord....oh the bliss, the joy, the fulfillment. The work done on earth here, the toil, cannot be compared with the glory of his presence. We that are alive in Christ, also look forward to this eternal glory. Rest in the bossom of The Lord.

A good man,ever smiling in God's presence. God's peace continues to warm the memory of his amiable personality.

A note of gratitude to family members, colleagues, friends, churches, organizations and well-wishers who contributed in one way or the other to the success of the events that culminated in the final interment of late Prof. Ekpo M. Ossom, CPAg.

Your tributes, prayers and support eased our pain and provided the much needed comfort in our time of grief. For these we are profoundly grateful. We pray that the good Lord will bless you richly and reward you with His limitless favours.

May the soul of the very distinguished Prof. Ossom rest in peace.

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 they leave behind. "Goodbye Dr. Ossom! You were a beacon of light and hope to all of us, and you were a wonderful cousin! May your soul rest in peace! Amen. We all miss him and mourn his passing but we celebrate his life; a life well lived. Adieu to my cousin."

May the soul of prof Ossom rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our hearts go out to the family and pray that you receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

never tot i'd be dis affected bt anybody's death until i heard snr uncle was dead.he was one very unique person,one i admired so much,he was a role model and i loved him....i'll miss u n ur funny letters to my mum.
Rest in peace snr.uncle.thank u for being my uncle.

This is sending my condolence to the Ossom,s family over the home going of Prof. Epko Ossom. May his gentle soul rest eternally and may The Lord grant you all the fortitude to bear the vacuum his exit has created. Please be comforted in The Lord and encouraged because he has found a more comfortable place with his maker. Adieu Prof Epko Ossom

Prof my In-law I encountered your book "My father's son" before meeting you. We thought you had more 36 years to live little wonder we were gradual in cultivating our relationship. I learned so much from your book that till date there is someone somewhere that I always call "my father's son". May God grant your eternal rest. And for the rest of us family members, it is good to rest in the assurance that all that the LORD does is for our good. From Pastor David Nwedu, wife and Children

Although it is very painful to say goodbye to my father, I am comforted that this is not a final farewell because I will see him again. He lived a life I can only hope to emulate- my family stands strong due to the personal sacifices he made.

-He was a Christian, and not in the nominal sense. He lived a Christ-like life. The virtues of grace, forgiveness, mercy, love, patience,and faithfulness were present in his life. He served the Lord, not just on Sundays, but at work, and when no one was looking.

-He was a teacher in every sense of the word, and sought every opportunity to not just teach but to also learn. He taught me to be comfortable with who I am and to be content with what I have, balancing this with the motivation to become better, and to only measure myself and successes against the person I was yesterday.

-We shared literary minds- my voracious reading appetite was fueled by his constant supply of books and magazines he bought me from the world over. What African man reads his daughter bedtime stories? My dad did- I had hoped that my children would one day enjoy his bedtime stories and African stories.

-He was a romantic man- a balance of gentleness and strength. He truly loved our mother, and would do anything within his power to provide, protect and care for her. He planned her birthdays months in advance, bought her cards and flowers, and served his legendary french toast breakfasts on saturdays.

Like a dedicated teacher and scientist, he looked for every opportunity to learn and also to teach. He taught me how to forgive even when the offender has not apologized, afterall I hear him saying " Christ died for even them- no exceptions."

My challenge now is to celebrate his life and not let his sacrifices go to waste. Being the professor's daughter, I can't resist the opportunity to give pointers so I would like to convey the high lights of what I culled from my life experience with my father: 

-Be honest and without guile
- Be hardworking and reliable
- Give without expectations
- Appreciate who and what you have
- Be comfortable with who you are
- Hone your talents
- Let your daily existence be in service to God

I like the New English Translation of Psalm 90:12 "So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely."

See you later, Daddy. We will meet again. I love you.

-Idorenyin

May the soul of Prof. Ossom rest in the bosom of The Lord .Amen. For Pastor Ossom and family, we pray that God gives you the strength to bear this loss.

We pray that you rest in peace. We believe d deceased is as loving and kind like Ossom and Grace. May God comfort the family on this occasion. Amen

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. -Psalms 116:15

Sad to see you go, but glad to know that you have run and finished your race. May we all follow your example to run and finish our race - Bishop Edwin Jarumai and the entire IPC Abuja Church.

Uncle, sorry, though is very painful to miss a loving and caring brother like Prof., be console that he fought the good fight and has finished the race, he is going to receive the crown of righteouness which the righteous judge has prepared for him. Rest in Peace Prof.   From: Victor & Emmnauel Edimoh

II Corinthians 5:8    " To be absent from the body, is to be present with the LORD" .... Iddie, you and your your family are in my prayers. .Stay blessed and know that GOD IS...

My sincere condolence to the Ossom family. May Prof. Ossom's soul rest in the perfect peace of God! Take heart Eka and Will. We love you both and are praying for you - that God will wrap you in his arms. May God comfort your family and all loved ones during this sensitive moment. ~The Aminu family~

I'm glad to have met this great man in his lifetime. I always admired him from afar. We all miss him and mourn his passing but we celebrate his life; a life well lived. Adieu to my brothers Father.

Iddie sorry take heart. The Lord Almighty mercies Will never depart you and family

May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace .Mr. Ekpo though you gone 2soon but you live to touch people's mind .you live a fulfilled life.
Rest in the Lord

My teacher, friend & father...what would I not give/do to see you smile again! You taught me my first Sunday School songs with beautiful tunes from your harmonica. There was wisdom in every word you spoke. You counseled me with the patience of a father who wanted to see nothing but the best from his daughter. I do miss you beyond words but I am comforted that you are at peace!!!

Babe (father in siSwati) Ossom was a blessing to everyone who was fortunate enough to cross paths with him. His wisdom and humility are legendary in Swaziland where he worked and lived. Mfoniso & Eka, thanks for sharing your dad with us. He was a special kind of special :-) When your kids are grown and can understand, tell them they had a GREAT granddad. Give all our love to mom. Blessings

Prof. Osom was my best friend and more than a brother to me. We were roommates at University of Ife (OAU) and he paid part of my school fees. He was my Bestman on my wedding in 1975. He was an outstanding Professor of Agronomy and was first to donate text books to the Proposed West Afri Univ of Sci & Tech,Ita Uruan. Pls acept our condolences. We miss him dearly. Prof. Bassey Ndon & Family

'To live in the hearts of those who love you is not to die'. Rest in peace, Prof!

Iddie so sorry about the passing on of your father.I remember back then in secondary school,you were always talking about him.I know he has gone to a better place to meet with his father,do take heart and be comforted by He alone who can heal your heart from this pain.....R.I.P Prof.

Goodbye Dr. Ossom! You were a beacon of light and hope to all of us, and you were a wonderful father! May your soul rest in peace! Amen.

May God comfort your family.

You have been all things to us. You have been a friend, a counselor, a mentor, a guide, an educator. You have shown us by example the way to lead our lives as we continue to tread the roads of our lives. You have given us your love, and we could not ask for more. His soul rest with the Lord in perfect peace.....It is well....

You have been all things to us. You have been a friend, a counselor, a mentor, a guide, an educator. You have shown us by example the way to lead our lives as we continue to tread the roads of our lives. You have given us your love, and we could not ask for more.

So sorry Eka to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a great man & raised beautiful kids like you. May you find comfort in God & know that He is watching over you. May you always remember the principles your father taught you so you can keep his memory alive always. My prayers are with you and your family. God be with you.

My dearest Uncle-in-law, you will be forever missed. A devoted, faithful, kind and loving husband and father. In my down times, you took me under your wings even though we were thousands of miles apart and mentored me. I will never forget your kind advice, encouragement and support through it all. Rest in perfect peace, 'Sanga sung'......,,

Iddie and Eka, I didn't know until today when I saw your link on Facebook. Your dad was indeed a gentle soul. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort in Jesus' name.

He lead the Sunday School as our teacher, and set the example every Child wanted to be. He never was without a smile for us. His presence was a gift to always belong in for the scriptures to plant in the heart of the youths. What a great privilege to have known and be taught by Dr Ossom, E M.
His Soul rest with the Lord in Perfect Peace.

Ossom was a great friend, neighbor and a very kind man.
A great academician that did not have enough time here to accomplish his goals.but who knows best than the Almighty that have better jobs for him far beyond .
Ossom ,
rest in peace, we miss you so much

The passing of a brother is a very sad event indeed... But we choose to remember the joys shared, the blessings ministered and the hope that we have in Christ. For the 64 years that we were privileged to have called him our own, we bless the name of the Lord forever... It is well...