Uncle Derby had that charm about him that was welcoming to everyone one...

I recall an episode in which one of his extended family member came but no-one was home. So I got a knock on my door to see someone whose face that I was not quite sure of. Long story short, I called Uncle Derby to know when he or anyone else will be back home as I was wary of letting the person stay in my place....the sudden visitor coming straight from the airport made me have compassion and from chatting with the person, I discovered that we went to the same university.. Uncle Derby showed me that his place was open for unexpected visits..

I recall another episode in which he came to say hi to my mum which was meant to be a brief visit but ended up talking with her for hours..

Egbon was a wise man and liked to share knowledge.

Taju always made me feel welcome.  When I came to England with my sisters he treated us with respect and kindness. He made it known on so many occasions that I was family. Thank you for that. WIth all my love RIP Big Brother - you will be missed.

Hmm Uncle T, where can one start this tribute from, is it the way you smile when welcoming folks, or your mischievous jokes and batter, wow this is hard to bear but oye oluwa, who are we to Question ALLAH........
You were a family man to the core, you go out of your way to assist and give without expecting anything in return, when Yasmin gave birth, Hakeem reached out to you regarding the naming ceremony, and you made sure you organised an Imam for the ceremony, Hakeem recently told me that you once told him off for buying an expensive car, when that money can be invested in a property, you drove him to areas in London when he can invest, and he invested thank you. Even on your sickbed you still managed to make sure my sister and l received a big bag of giant snails, hmmmm oye oluwa
We neither call nor see often, but whenever we do, a stranger would have thought we last chatted a few days ago, that is the kind of man you were putting people at ease. My Mother loved you, you made her your second mother, and you got on because you are a talker as well.
The first time l saw you after soooo many years, (at Tola's 30th), we just picked up from where we left, laughing and the jokes oh the jokes, you love holding court, no uncomfortable silences around you, we laughed till our ribs could not take it anymore, and we became "in-laws" again a newfound inside joke.
The second time again was at the Hospital, l was shocked, upset but had faith you will get better and you said so yourself, the moment we walked into your ward, your started cracking jokes, calling me the "inlaw" l laughed considering.... all you talked about was business ideas with Kola, and how he should be investing in Nigeria, l left the Hospital with a heavy heart and made sure l WhatsApp you regularly.
You so much looked like Uncle Bayo, the mannerism, the laugh l actually thought Uncle Bayo surprised Tola on her birthday until l moved closer.......another silent philanthropist, l digress...... 
l truly hope you knew you were loved by so many, the truth of the matter is you left us so early but we thank Allah you left a great legacy behind, the act of giving with a cheerful heart, so we pray something  good must come out of your sudden goodbye to us,

"He is the One˺ Who created life and death in order to test which of you is best in deeds. And He is the Almighty, All-Forgiving. (Quran 67:2)"

Eh sun re o Uncle T
So much love
Tumi

Taju (Debbey) you're such a lovely gentleman and generous and cheerful giver may Allah grants you Alijana Fridous give us all heart to bear your loss good night