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Edward SENU-OKE Obituary
Was born April 30th, 1953, in Lagos, Nigeria, to the family of High Chief Daniel Senu-Oke and Chief Mrs. Patience
Senu-Oke. Prof attended
Government Demonstration
Primary School, and then Igbobi College Yaba Lagos where he was a senior prefect and well known for his
athleticism, kind-heartedness, and love of life. After Igbobi College, Prof left Nigeria for the United States where he enrolled in Wilberforce University, Ohio. At Wilberforce, he excelled academically and socially, but most notably that's where he met his college sweetheart, Helen Pinckney, resulting in a 47-year life-long marriage.
After Wilberforce, Prof ultimately became a college professor teaching Political Science at Joliet Junior College, where he was also the first African American Chairperson of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. Prof lived a rich life and he will be remembered for his big booming voice holding forth, often late into the night, talking politics and life. He loved music and had a powerful thirst for learning (earning a bachelor's degree, two masters, an Ed.S and a doctorate along the way). His family and friends know that he has moved on to glory and are exceedingly proud of the life he lived, the legacy he left behind, and the example he set. Prof is survived by his wife, mother, sisters, brothers, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service for
family and close friends from 2-3pm on Saturday, November 21 at Happy Corner Church, 7037 N. Union Rd., Clayton, OH 45315. To share your condolences with the family please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward SENU-OKE
Roland Flynn
February 13, 2023
He was a great man who counseled and mentored me during a critical phase of my life, and I will always be grateful for that. Rest in peace teacher!
Patrice Sharkey
May 22, 2021
Great guy! Just found out today of his passing! So sad! Condolences to his family & I am sure he is heaven looking down upon all! Prayers to all his
Family! I am sure he will be sorely missed by you!
Patrice Sharkey
Former adjunct instructor of Sociology at JJC
Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde
January 8, 2021
He was a very nice senior at IgbobiCollege,popular amongst students and liberal with the junior ones
MS Annette Martin
November 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to you and family. Terry Martin mother Trotwood school.
Adedeji & Iswat Badiru
November 18, 2020
Dear Mrs. Helen Senu-Oke,
Words cannot describe the shock and sadness that we felt when we received the melancholy news of Sina’s passing. We were disoriented in disbelief. He was a valued friend and community leader. Sina brought sheen and excitement to any social gathering. He added spackle to all events that he attended. He will be profoundly missed in our Nigerian community. Please take comfort in the Nigerian tradition of fellowship, which you fervently and outwardly embrace, to grant you solace at this time of immense sorrow. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Professor and Mrs. Adedeji & Iswat Badiru (Family Friends)
18 November 2020
Joyce Hendrix
November 17, 2020
My sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. Ed. I met him at Joliet Junior College as a student and then as a staff member at the college. He was full of life and cared so much about people, etc. Prayers are with the family.
Mike Pavlik
November 16, 2020
A great scholar, teacher and boss. He will be missed. My condolences to his family; I hope it is some comfort knowing how well liked and respected he was.
ROBERT STERLING
November 16, 2020
Wishing Edward's family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was the department chair at Joliet Junior College when Edward was hired to teach political science. However, he was more than a colleague, Edward was a valued friend.
Leanora Schloesser
November 16, 2020
Dr. Senu-oke was a favorite professor of mine. After being his student, I would often see him on campus and be greeted by a loud and happy “MY FRIEND! HOW ARE YOU?” What a wonderful soul he was to be greeted by. He was the kind of person this world needs more of: just so welcoming and kindhearted. I will miss him dearly. Thank you for being a light in this world. Rest In Peace friend.
Angela Williams
November 15, 2020
Dear Helen and Family,
Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences at the loss of your dear Edward.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela
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