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Nyiatumba Okoro Obituary

Mr. Nyiatumba C. (John L. "Duke" Shields, III) Okoro, 71, husband of Nyiaobe (Barbara Shields) Okoro passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, in Newport News, Virginia.

A Public Viewing will be held November 5, 2021, from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. 2117 Madison Avenue Newport News, VA 23607.

Services of Celebration will be held November 6, 2021, at 12:00 P.M. at Living Waters Redeemed Apostolic Church. 617 48th St. Newport News, VA 23607.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Press on Nov. 4, 2021.

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Gail B Cosby

November 5, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

larry Ricks

November 5, 2021

We sorry to hear the "DUKE" he was a good family for years he will be miss

Alonzo Cherry,Sr.

November 5, 2021

The Cherry Family sends Our Deepest Condolences...May You continue to find strength and peace...RIP Duke

Jacqueline Green

November 4, 2021

You will be missed dearly. I thank God for having you as a brother. Your strength and walk with God will forever remind us of miracles and possibilities.
Love you always..

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, Inc.

2117 Madison Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

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6

Service

12:00 p.m.

Living Waters Redeemed Apostolic Church

617 48th St, Newport News, VA

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2117 Madison Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

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