Dr. Julius Sunday Afolabi

I met Dr. Afolabi when he arrived at Obafemi Awolowo University in the late 80s. Although he was much older than most of us he related with us as equals. Fondly called 'Dr Dr', he never forgot any of the friends he made at Ife after relocating to the US. He kept in touch with everyone and showered them with gifts. He had something for everyone, no matter how small. He was a true friend indeed. His ready smiles, gentle mien and readiness to assist anyone, who may be in need, has no parallel....

To the Afolabi Family,

My heart is sadden, I just heard of the passing of Dr. Afolabi. He touched my life and I am blessed to have known him. He was a brillant Teacher with a heart of gold. I didn't get the chance to say, good-bye, but he will forever live in my heart and soul,thanks Doc.

My Dear brother and friend, I have to come with the reality of your departure from this side of the planet. Words cannot describe feelings of my family members since you left us for the US. But I have this consolation that you lived well, not for yourself but for others. You touched many lives. You assisted many. You gave food to the hungry, cloth to the naked, love to those who lacked love. You pobabably died so that others may live. MAy the Lord uphold the family you left behind and your...

Life is a journey celebrated by how many people we touch as they come across our path. Prof. Afolabi touched a lot of people's lives here and there in his life time. we will miss you, but we all will meet again in Christ Our Lord. Sunreo, ore mi Adaunse

My Dearest Dr. J. I was blessed to know
you briefly through my husband, Raphael.
And I thank God for that opportunity. I
will remember your humour and beautiful
booming voice. Rest well my brother.

sometimes we weep for a loved one not because we loved them so dearly but sometimes its about guilt. Guilt of not saying how much you loved them, guilt of not saying thanks for everything you have achieved through them...
I wish i could rewind time and tell you myself rather than writing here, there is no words in me to describe your fatherly love but i do know that whereever you are and whom ever you are with already knows that in the other world, we did miss a great dad.
What...

Prof you were such a nice man expecially the few moment we spent all together in Ife, and as a foreigner you took me like a taughter and you brought light in my life.
May the Almighty God receives your perfect soul and may you rest in peace.

Dr. Julius Sunday Afolabi,
It is unbelievable that you are gone so soon.Yeah "IGI TI O TO KO KI PE NI IGBO".It is true you are gon but your spirit lives on.

From Tairu T.T
Ibadan, Nigeria

My deepest Sympathy goes to the entire Afolabi family. May God comfort you all at this time.You are all in my prayers. God Bless and keep you all.