Glorious Farewell for Pa Isaac Kolawole Odeyemi in Lagos
By Ruth Akpan
A well-beloved community leader and church member, Pa Isaac Kolawole Odeyemi’s burial was more of a fanfare and celebration of a life well spent. It was a glorious and grand farewell indeed!
The octogenarian’s glorious journey to the great beyond started with a wake held at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, where Venerable Ebenezer Adewole supervised proceedings.
In his sermon, Ven. Ebenezer urged the congregation to seek forgiveness for their sins, renounce all evil and do good always in order to enjoy eternal life with God the Father.
During the soulful service, family, friends, members of the community and well wishers were on hand to testify to the good life the deceased lived with copious references to his many acts of kindness.
The next day, a splendid funeral service was held in his honour at the same venue under the supervision of Venerable Gbenga Oniye. The remains of the deceased were received with pomp.
After the church service, the deceased was carried in a long convoy to the Ebony Vault for committal to mother earth.
At the graveside, the children and close family members expressed emotions as their once agile and healthy father was lowered into the grave.
Guests were later treated to a lavish reception at Harbour Point Event Center, Ikoyi, Lagos with Faith Band and DJ Presh dishing out melodious tunes to the dancing pleasure of all present while savoring drinks and dishes by Icebox and Bolamin catering services respectively.
Pa Kolawole, 82, who died on January 30, 2022 was born on April 24, 1939 to the family of Pa Joseph Dada Odeyemi and Chief (Mrs) Beatrice Odeyemi at Oke Ola street, Ilesha. He was an Erudite Marketing Executive, Formerly Head of Marketing and planning of Cadbury Nigeria Limited.
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