1945
John
2015
John Okonkwo
June 13, 1945 — May 25, 2015
John Okonkwo, age 69, passed away Monday May 25, 2015, at Howard University Hospital, Washington DC.
Born June 13, 1945, in Delta State, Nigeria he was the son of Okonkwo Nwambuonwo and Celestina Nwambuonwo. A law graduate of the University of Lagos Nigeria, Mr. Okonkwo worked for over 30 years for Mark IV where he was the Managing Director/CEO. He was a member of Wildercroft Church of Christ and was involved in various church activities.
He enjoyed watching soccer, reading, giving out bible tracts and teaching people about Jesus Christ.
He was benevolent, an evangelist of the gospel and an eloquent speaker. Brother John's lessons on the scriptures showed a sense of maturity and his listeners truly enjoyed his sermons. His persistent faith in the Lord, led to the baptism of all his children as well as his late mother ( a few months before her death).
Survivors include his wife, Augustina Obiageli Okonkwo; three daughters, Nkechi Beatrice Nnaji, Awele Cordelia Okonkwo, Nwaebuni Onyebuchi Okeke; one son, Ronald C. Okonkwo; four sisters, Victoria Nzediegwu, Felicia Ikegbuwa, Patience Green, Ngozi Okonta, and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Haynie Ogbolu.
A viewing would be held on Saturday June 6, 2015 at 1pm and a memorial service from 2-3pm, at Gasch's Funeral home located at 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 with a repast to follow at the family's residence.
Final resting place will be at Delta State, Nigeria on July 10th,2015.
Born June 13, 1945, in Delta State, Nigeria he was the son of Okonkwo Nwambuonwo and Celestina Nwambuonwo. A law graduate of the University of Lagos Nigeria, Mr. Okonkwo worked for over 30 years for Mark IV where he was the Managing Director/CEO. He was a member of Wildercroft Church of Christ and was involved in various church activities.
He enjoyed watching soccer, reading, giving out bible tracts and teaching people about Jesus Christ.
He was benevolent, an evangelist of the gospel and an eloquent speaker. Brother John's lessons on the scriptures showed a sense of maturity and his listeners truly enjoyed his sermons. His persistent faith in the Lord, led to the baptism of all his children as well as his late mother ( a few months before her death).
Survivors include his wife, Augustina Obiageli Okonkwo; three daughters, Nkechi Beatrice Nnaji, Awele Cordelia Okonkwo, Nwaebuni Onyebuchi Okeke; one son, Ronald C. Okonkwo; four sisters, Victoria Nzediegwu, Felicia Ikegbuwa, Patience Green, Ngozi Okonta, and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Haynie Ogbolu.
A viewing would be held on Saturday June 6, 2015 at 1pm and a memorial service from 2-3pm, at Gasch's Funeral home located at 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 with a repast to follow at the family's residence.
Final resting place will be at Delta State, Nigeria on July 10th,2015.
Visitation
JUN 6. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A.
4739 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD, US, 20781
Service
JUN 6. 02:00 PM
Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A.
4739 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD, US, 20781
info@gaschs.com
http://www.gaschs.com
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