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Kanyinola Addie Obituary
KANYINOLA OLUFEMI
Mr. Kanyinola Olufemi Addie, age 64, Manager of African Biobotanic Formula Products, passed away September 15, 2016 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center.
Kanyinola (Femi) was a member of the Redeemed Church of God Grace and Mercy in Gainesville, Florida. He came to the United Stated in 1979. He worked for some time with and African Magazine Company in Queens, New York. Femi attended primary and secondary school in Nigeria and completed a BA in Television Radio Engineering from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York in 1988. From a young man in Nigeria, his passion and love of music of all kinds ignited a energy for African, jazz, and as well as other culture music. He formed a band in 2000 where he assumed the stage name of 'Kako'. His performances in the Gainesville and surrounding geographical areas raised awareness in the community for the energy and love for music from the continent of Africa.
He is survived by his wife; Deborah Branham Addie, Gainesville, FL, and daughter; Yewande O. Addie, Washington, DC, brother; Folie Ollukayode Addie, Lagos, Nigeria.
Funeral Services for Mr. Addie will be held 11:00am, Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Greenhouse Church, 2925 N.W. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32605, Pastor Mike Patz, Pastor Matt Elrich, Pastor Olufemi Bolarwinwa, Officiating; burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601.
Mr. Addie will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 23rd, 2016 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until the hour of Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kanyinola Addie
Kevin Hamilton
November 14, 2024
I miss my friend. Played drums in his band. Kevin Hamilton
I miss you my friend but will forever carry your spirit in my heart!
Amie Kroll
September 26, 2016
September 24, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Lean on God to comfort you through this most difficult time. 2 Corinth. 1:3,4
Lisa Gibson
September 24, 2016
Oh Femi, you made me smile and laugh, always the lively one. I will remember your kind and loving spirit. One love.
Tina Lindsey Latoshia Chandler
September 24, 2016
To your family with deepest sympathy we sending up Prayer for you to have the Strength,Peace and Healing with comfort in your heart that your husband Femi is no longer in pain. I know he would never wanted us to see him that why God bless you and your family. Femi will be dearly missed. Sending these prayers from David and Linda Stewart from Africa. As we are daughters of David and Linda. Tina with John and Latoshia with Early we will miss u RIP Kanyinola Olufemi Addie AKA Femi he was a awesome person he may everyone smile with laughter and joy in Their Hearts by playing his music.
Tina Lindsey
September 24, 2016
Elena Jouzdani
September 24, 2016
You touched many lives even mine my fathers you are missed very much our dear friend FemiPrayers to your family
Annette Jackson
September 23, 2016
With Deepest Sympathy...May you find tranquility in knowing that friends and family share in the loss of your love one. May God Bless you with wonderful memories and allow you to reflect on all the joy you shared.
Sebrenah Phillips
September 23, 2016
I will always remember your warm friendly spirit, smile and kind words. Prayers and peace for the family as you rest in peace.
Nathaniel Courtney
September 22, 2016
Mr. Addie and AFRICA 2000 opened the Juneteenth Celebration for many years. I remember his opening words"ONE LOVE".
Nathaniel Courtney
September 22, 2016
Angela Reynolds-Seymour,
September 22, 2016
I'll always remember your smile and how you trust the LORD with everything in you.
Tammy Williams
September 22, 2016
Rip love you
ADELANWA
September 22, 2016
A man that kept his heritage ALIVE...away from home...ASHE'
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