Benjamin Babatunde Adeniyi

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Akin Adeniyi

Benjamin Babatunde Adeniyi

March 15th, 1948 - May 17th, 2020

March 15th, 1948 - May 17th, 2020

Tribute to Daddy I always thought daddies were people you could be free with; lay on their chest, play with their potbellies, tell them their beards were too rough and even blindfold when they are driving. Because that was who daddy was to me. I did all this without any reprimand. Even as a grown up, teasing each other was a sport as I had learnt from childhood, the trade of the game and knew how to go one up on him. He was fun to be with. He just could not stand a dull moment. Growing up under daddy's roof, I learnt that appetites for things were binary: they were either a necessity or a luxury, there were no middle grounds. The necessities you could get from him a million times over, irrespective of the costs; but for the luxuries, you needed to have the skills of a deft advocate and I was often called the ‘ Oshiomole ' of our house, in reference to the politician's earlier role as a labour leader. One recurring comment from people who knew him was that he was full of life, jovial and accommodating. Daddy went far and beyond to help people he barely knew. Admission season turned our house to a mecca of sorts, and I know that countless people benefitted from his connections to secure admissions into universities and polytechnics. And if there was any of his friends' relative, even it was from someone who knew someone who knew him, daddy was ready to give shelter to anyone who needed it. It goes without saying that I have known him all my life, at least up till 17 th May 2020 when the Lord called him home. In that period, I saw him evolve from a man of the town to a deeply religious and spiritual person who led the family to trust in the efficacy of prayers. Even as his final days approached, he trusted more in the power of God to restore his health and it was this hope that kept him in high spirits till he breathed his last. We know that this hope in Christ will keep him in the glory of our Lord. Sleep on daddy, we love you and we shall meet again at Jesus' feet. -Debo

Events

PAST EVENT

Lying in State

May 21st, 2020

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(GMT+0:00) Greenwich Mean Time

Adeniyi's residence

Osogbo, Nigeria

PAST EVENT

Burial

May 21st, 2020

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

(GMT+0:00) Greenwich Mean Time

Adeniyi's residence

Osogbo, Nigeria

PAST EVENT

Service of songs

May 20th, 2020

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

(GMT+0:00) Greenwich Mean Time

Adeniyi's residence

Osogbo, Nigeria

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Deolu Adeniyi

My Dear Uncle, I've cried a bit and laughed a bit since I heard the news of your passing. I've tried to remember the good times and sorrow less knowing that you're resting with Christ. I've always known you as fun guy, full of life, always optimistic. You had an adventurous spirit and a taste for exotic foods- porcupines, snakes, crocodile pepper soup, any Bush meat. You always had something like that when you visited, or we visited. You would call me "Adolu" like me British friends who couldn't pronounce my name. You had a fun way of telling stories, and you'd remind me of my primary school encounter where I introduced myself as Adeolu Omo Baba Deola 😊. I'd always known you as a loving person and after my dad died you were ever so present in our lives. You called regularly, you stayed over with us in Ibadan. I planned to take the kids by to Ede and I wanted it to coincide with when you were in Osogbo- so they could get a taste of the fun too, sadly you won't be there to give them an authentic taste of things when they come. It has been a week since you were buried, I woke up this morning and remembered your smiley face and those memories, you were a loving person and you were well loved. Rest in Peace,Rise in Glory.

Published May 28th, 2020
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Adeloye Falodun

Daddy, as I called you because you well deserved to be called one. You were married to my mom younger sister, that literally made you my uncle but you were indeed a father to all. Most of my memorable relationships with you were recorded after the passing of my Aunty. You welcomed me even when you can easily excuse yourself. Thank you daddy! ADIEU daddy!

Published May 21st, 2020
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damilola odeyemi

I can never forget my first encounter with daddy. On that faithful day, I was stunned to realize that a dad could be really close to his children, I saw in him a very pleasant dad who I will forever have very good memories of. Even on his sick bed, he remained ever pleasant. May his soul rest in peace. Damilola Odeyemi

Published May 20th, 2020
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IBUKUN AJIBOLA

As a staff in Fed Poly Offa, where papa worked last,I met a respectable and amiable personality.I never knew that will be our last and final meeting. However,what brought us together was an intervention in a students case,who he was passionate about. We handled the matter amicably and his personality left an impression in my mind till date. John 5:28,29 talks about assured hope of resurection & Rev 21:4 Death will be no more. The God of all comfort will soothe the heart of the entire family. We express our sympathy.. From the Ajibolas.Lagos. Nigeria.

Published May 24th, 2020
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Tope Dokun

I met him in the 70s and was closed to the family in Ilupeju, Lagos. He was fun to be with and full of jokes any time in the house.. Even despite time and distance for over 4 decades, he never forgot my truancy l played. About 5years ago when we saw in Ijebu Ife, he brought some of the events back to life and the atmosphere changed to laughter. Adieu Brother Tunde. Rest in peace.

Published May 21st, 2020
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Adeola Adeola

My dear Uncle Tunde, I have very fond memories of my Uncle " Uncle Tunde" He had a unique way of calling me " Adeoscololo" whenever he called me on the phone. He never forgot to call me on my birthdays!!!!. I remember when I was around 10 years old and he came visiting, he would whistle "Adeoscololo" from outside and I would dash downstairs to go embrace him. He became a father to me after my dad passed away. He was so full of life and very young at heart. I will miss all the memorable times that we shared together especially the when he visited in recent years May his soul Rest In Peace

Published May 20th, 2020
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