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Ayodele Aladefa Obituary
ABILENE, TX
Ayodele "Ayo" Adewuyi Aladefa, 46, passed away at 3:45PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, TX.
He was born December 29, 1970, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria to Bolaji and Patricia Mojisola Aladefa. He started his elementary education at ICC Primary School, Agugu Ibadan, Nigeria and continued to Olubadan High School. He later attended Abilene Christian University.
Ayo, as affectionately called by his friends and family, was a beautiful young man and an accomplished World Class athlete. He was a Former African Long Jump Champion, a Commonwealth Games Finalist, an All-Time African Long Jumper, and held multiple All-American NCAA Division 2 Champion titles.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Mojisola Aladefa; his beloved wife Marlais Kenney and son, Logan Keeney of Abilene, TX; two brothers, Adeyemi Aladefa of St. Louis, Missouri and Kehinde Aladefa, MD of Rosemead, California; four sisters, Bisi Olukoju of Lagos, Nigeria, Taiwo Aladefa-Olowu of Overland Park, Kansas, Tope Bakre of Dublin, Ireland, and Tooke Aladefa of Houston, TX; numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins; and all the "framily" that was made over the years that loved his amazing heart!
He is preceded in death by his father Bolaji Aladefa.
Visitation is all day prior to the service at the Henderson Funeral Home in Coleman, TX. Graveside service will be held at 2:30PM, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Coleman City Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Adeyemi Aladefa, Kehinde Aladefa, Gabriel Lessor, and Kehinde Alamudun, Dennis Shoaf, Kareem Mitchell with honorary pallbearer, Eli Parker.
Also, would like to say a special thanks to Amanda Miller for all she has done to organize all the events and funding for the family.
Arrangements under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home, Coleman, TX.
Son, Brother, "Ayo" or "Big Guy" you will be truly missed!"
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Patsy Crawford
June 7, 2017
One of our fondest memories of you will always be the weekend you were here for the Mojito party. You were the star of party and everyone loved meeting you. Thank you for making me feel good by eating several plates of my biscuits and gravy on Sunday morning. You put smiles on all of our faces. Brad and I are very sad to hear that your are now in the Cosmos - smiling and waving at all of us that loved you.
Sandra Johnson
May 30, 2017
I am still so sad by our loss of you Ayo. You are my Bubba my brother forever. I appreciate you for being there for me and harassing me whenever you wanted to. I love you and miss you!!
Kathy Bundy
May 26, 2017
You were always a caring person RIP
May 25, 2017
My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.
Roxie Stewart
May 25, 2017
Ayo impacted my life more than he probably ever knew!!! He was such a gentle giant!!! He was definitely a caring, loving and loyal person!!! I am so blessed and thankful that I had the pleasure to have crossed paths with him!!! He will be forever missed!!! Rest well in Heaven my sweet friend!!!!
Sarah Jatto
May 25, 2017
Though,you left to soon, you will forever be in our hearts.
psalm 61: 1-2.
Sarah Jatto
May 25, 2017
Ayo, we will miss you but your memories will never be forgotten. you were a wonderful brother and friend . Sun re o
See you soon beloved
Tai Aladefa
May 24, 2017
Forever in our hearts
Tai Aladefa
May 24, 2017
Resting with the Angels lifting you!!
Tai Aladefa
May 24, 2017
Ayo the Yoruba Prince Adewuyi
Tai Aladefa
May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017
I am sorry for your loss.please find comfort in knowing that we will see our loved ones again. Isaiah25:8. Ps.37:9-11
Carlos
May 24, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
V S
May 24, 2017
May the loving God of all comfort and hope be with the family at this sad and difficult time.
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