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for Julius Afolabi
Oluseye Bolaji
June 6, 2009
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. May the good Lord console his aged mother, wife and children. Rest in perfect peace 'Dr Dr' till we meet to part no more. Sun re o.
Edna Beaufort/ Cinnamon Dowdy
June 6, 2009
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.
Abiodun Bamigboye
May 29, 2009
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 aged mother. Sun re o.
Raphael Adeyemi
May 28, 2009
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
Allison Adeyemi
May 28, 2009
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.
Josephine opogah
May 27, 2009
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 moves through me is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, I may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before I was ready to say good-bye, but little by little, I begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave me memories too beautiful to forget.I am grateful to God to have been a part of your life.
Today I celebrate you as always for being a truly exceptional father. Sweet memories of you linger on in my mind!
Its hard to say goodbye, thank God your legacy lives on..............
R.I.P DADDY
Emma-Devis Kob-Ye Same
May 27, 2009
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.
TUNDE TAIRU
May 26, 2009
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
Jumoke Adeniran
May 26, 2009
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.
Dan Colley
May 26, 2009
It is with deep saddness that I have heard the news of Julius' death. I enjoyed working with him, albeit mostly by long-distance from Athens, but also at Fancy Gap meetings and when we occasionally got together either here or there. I extend my sympathy to his family and students, and my condolences are accompanied by my faith that Julius will live on both spiritually and in our collective memories.
Dele Olasiji, Ph.D
May 25, 2009
May God give Dr. Afolabi's mom, wife, children, brothers and others left behind the fortitude to bear the loss. And may his soul rest in perfect peace with the Lord.
Jasmine Shoemaker
May 25, 2009
To Tope and the Afolabi family,
My sincerest and deepest sympanthy goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. Please know that if you need me in any way I am here. God will never give you more than you can bear.
R.I.P Dr. Afolabi--you will be missed
H King
May 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melva Coles
May 22, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tahirah Williams
May 21, 2009
To the entire Afolabi family, my prayers are with you all in this difficult time. “Doc” was a very kind, gentle and sweet man. I had the pleasure of not only having him as a professor but on a personal level. A person who I could count on, always. May your family find comfort and peace during this time. God Bless.
Biology c/o 2002
Mustarfa Habib
May 21, 2009
I happen to know DR Afolabi and his family at Oklahoma State University,Stilwater OK. He was a loving family man. My condolence and prayer goes out to the entire family. May his sole rest in perfect peace.
Annie Sanders
May 20, 2009
To the Afolabi family; "Peace Be With You" Mrs. Annie Sanders and Ken Sanders. Love you Tope.
Alzora W Graham C/O 2000 Savannah State University
May 20, 2009
To Dr. Afolabi family, I never had the pleasure of being in his class but I do remember him as a man with much class. A gentle spirit who loved people. he will be greatly missed by so many of us who highly respected and loved him.
Katrina Scott
May 20, 2009
Dr. Afolabi, you will be truly be missed by me. I'm glad that I have my wedding gift that you and Mrs.Grace brought me to remember you by. May you rest in peace and God bless your family.
Sharmika Allen
May 20, 2009
To the Afolabi Family
My prayers are with you all during this diffulct moment. You all had a wounderful husband, father and grandfather. Dr. Afolabi legacy will be carried out for many many years. So when the times come when you feel sad just look back and reflect on the good times that you all shared with him and the great things that he did for others. And know that everything happens for a reason and he has taught all that could here on earth and has now been promoted to a higher lever with the lord.
Sharmika Allen
May 20, 2009
Doc it's hard to say goodbye to a person as wounderful as you. I enjoyed the silly moments we shared in class and the serious moments that u fussed at me while during my research.Im going to miss telling you about the sales at macys on your shoes.I will never forget the things u taught me throughout my college years. So for now i won't say goodbye I'll just say in our own playful way see ya later doc love ya and you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Titi Abiona
May 20, 2009
Dr. Afolabi was my professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. H e was an exceptionally friendlly person, with one of the broadest smiles I have seen. My prayer goes out to his family. I pray that God will comfort you in this trying time.
Janice Lang Perry
May 20, 2009
To Dele and Afolabi Family,
I will Keep you and your family close to my heart and in my prayers. My deepest sympathy for the family.
Sophia L. Smoke
May 20, 2009
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Alfolabi was one of a kind. He was a great professor and simply a "great man". He always expressed a genuine concern for his students and he had a great sense of humor. I will always remember the things I learned his class, his smile, and how he would make us laugh.
"Class of 1995"
Shelia McGirt
May 19, 2009
To the entire Afolabi family, my prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Dr. Afolabi was a brilliant man. I was a student of his last year when I attended Savannah State University, and I had never met a man as brilliant as he was. I would always tell him that, and he would say “Well thank you Ms. McGirt”. This is truly a great lost-not only for his family but for Savannah State University. May God bless you.
Shelia McGirt
May 19, 2009
Our deepest condolences in what we are sure is a very difficult time for your family. May you find strength in the great legacy that your husband and father left behind.
Dr. Afolabi will be greatly missed in Odo Ere and Yagba land as a whole.
-Dr. Rose Iyewarun and Family
Arthur Holmes
May 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rachel Smith
May 19, 2009
To my amazing instructor,
You will forever hold a place in my heart.
*To live in the hearts we leave behind
Is not to die.*
Pastor Larry and Janice Bryant
May 19, 2009
To Our Extended Family,
Because life is uncertain,we should continue to follow the good shepherd who offers us eternal comfort.We love you and will forever be here for you all.
The Bryant Family
June Carter
May 19, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Afolabi family.Savannah State University has lost a great professor. may God keep his arms around you and your funny/friendly personality I will always rememder the advice you gave me about getting ahead. to a very special friend.
Cheree Campbell
May 19, 2009
To the entire Afolabi family, I would like to send my sincere condolences to you all. Dr. Afolabi was a excellent professor and a brilliant man. May God forever smile upon your family and keep you safe in his arms during your time of grief. Savannah State University Alumni
Debbie Peeples
May 19, 2009
Grace,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You have a wonderful family and friends that are here for you. God bless all of you . Debbie Peeples (Hilton Head, SC)
cheryl
May 19, 2009
To Dr.Afolabi family my prayers go out to you. Dr.Afolabi taught me at savannah state and he was not only a great profeesor but a great man who loved his family, students and teaching. he also loved krispy kream coffee. he will truly be missed. He was very much loved. May god bless each and everyone of you doing this difficult time.
Cristal Steele,BS MPH
May 19, 2009
Dear Afolabi Family,
So rarely in life do we come in contact with a person who not only impacts but changes the course of your life? I can say that Dr.Afolabi has done that for me, I am a former Biology student and I graduated about 3 years ago. Off and on since graduation I have seen Doc throughout town and hopefully conveyed what a difference he has made in my life. He was a good man, good father, and most of all a great inspiration to all the lives he touch. Sorrow is only healed with time and patience but know that we have lost a great friend but heaven has gained an “Angel”.I there is anything my family can do to assist during this time of bereavement feel free to let us know.
Ronald Curry
May 19, 2009
Im so sorry for your lost and my heart goes out to the family. Dr. Afolabi was a great man, excellent teacher, but more importantly he was my friend. I will only have happy memories of him because that's all he ever showed me. I hope the Lord grants you peace in knowing that he was loved by so many. God Bless.
May 19, 2009
To the Afolabi Family; Im so sorry for your lost Dr. Afolabi was a great man, a good friend, and excellent teacher. I will always cherish his spirted laugh and his royal deep voice. I will only remember happy thoughts because those are the only things he ever showed me.
Tonia Mydell
May 19, 2009
My condolences to the Afolabi family. What I remember most about him was his smile and pleasant demeanor. I'll miss seeing him on campus and will always remember him everytime I look at the beautiful outfit he brought me from Nigeria. God bless you.
Tonya Parker
May 18, 2009
Mr. Afolabi will greatly be missed. May God bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Shatorie Fields
May 18, 2009
To the Afolabi Family: I send my condolences. Dr. Afolabi was a great professor and a great person to work with while I attended Savannah State. If I wasnt laughing about something with him in Microbiology we were joking about the "lunch" he and Dr. Sajwan owed me. It was funny because he knew me, but never called me by my name. Even when I moved to Atlanta, I would still visit campus and see him from time to time. He will definitely be missed. Peace be with you all.
Nikki Harris
May 18, 2009
I am saddened to hear of the loss of such a great man. Dr. Afolabi was a wonderful, fun loving, and caring person. He was one of my favorite professors at Savannah State. We often talked about his home of Nigeria. He even told me how to say my name in his language. We shared many laughs together.. I would like to extend my condolences to the Afolabi family. You are in my prayers. I pray that God gives you the strength and courage to endure during this very difficult time.
With love,
Nikki Harris
Carolyn Smith-Fletcher, Benefits Manager
May 18, 2009
To the Afolabi Family:
My deepest sympathy in your loss. Dr. Afolabi was my co-worker,friend and my youngest daughter's professor. I am going to miss his visits to my office and seeing him around campus. My prayer is that God will continue to strengthen you all during this difficult time. Be Blessed.
Tracy Cummings
May 18, 2009
To the family,
Dr. Afolabi was a great person. He was my professor at SSU about 12 yrs. ago and we have been in contact a few times since then when I would see him in the stores or out. He was very nice, fair and intelligent. I was very saddened when a mutual friend of ours called me yesterday to tell me the news. You all are in my prayers and lean on God to give you the strength to get through this tough time. He is able to keep you and give you all that you need. Cherish the memories and knowing that Dr. Afolabi was very special to so many people. God bless you.
L'Oreal Lee
May 18, 2009
Tope & the Afolabi Family,
My deepest condolences to all. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.Its been said that a human life is a story told by God. Your father has moved so many mountains and has accomplished so much.No matter what Tope, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Felecia Wyatt
May 18, 2009
Dr. Afolabi was a great professor. We always had laughs in BIO ll04 and BIO 1104L. He was a dedicated man. Even when he was sick he still came to work. I will never forget you and to the family I will continue to pray for you!
Shantel Johnson
May 18, 2009
To Dele & the Afolabi Family, I send my deepest condolences and my god be with you. Dele your father is in a better place now. Don't dwell on the bad times, just remember the good times that you shared. And once again if you need anything I am here for you. Your Friend
May 17, 2009
To Dele, Tope, Zion & the Afolabi family, Let God be your strength in your time of need. I will Keep you in my prayers. Dele, if there is anything you need let me know. Love Always
Ariel ShaQuana Parker & Melvina Parker
Roenessa Witcher
May 17, 2009
Dr. Afolabi was a wonderful person and great porfessor. I send my condolences to his family and I will continue to pray for you all as well!!! God Bless and rest in peace Dr. Afolabi!!!!
Ariel Parker
May 17, 2009
To Dele, Tope, Zion & the Afolabi family, Let God be your strength in your time of need. I will Keep you in my prayers. Dele, if there is anything you need let me know. Love Always
Ariel ShaQuana Parker & Melvina Parker
The Wyatt's
May 17, 2009
To the family, I do not know Dr. Afolabi, but my daughter does. She speaks very highly of him and his characters. I prayed for him when my daughter told me of his illness. I was just informed of his passing. She also told me he came to the school just to give her, her final grade as she was the only graduating senior; Although he was very ill, he make sure his work was done; Now that definitely confirms his caring and giving characters. That is an example of being a Christian. (Christ-Like) My deepest sympathy to his family and our prayers will continue to be with the family for God to give you strength in these times of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Adassa Wyatt, mother of Felecia Wyatt
Simons Latunde-Addey
May 17, 2009
I knew Dr. Afolabi and his family at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. He was a very fair person. He was also dedicated to his family and the entire community. My condolences go out to the entire Afolabi family. Rest in peace, Julius. We shall meet again. Amen.
Morris Clarington
May 17, 2009
Sorry for your loss Dele. Your father was a good man and respected professor. God has a special place waiting for him in Heaven. We learned alot from him during our time at Savannah State University. You should be proud to have had him as a father and mentor. To the rest of Afolabi family, we mourn your loss. May God Bless your family.
Sincerely,
Morris Clarington & Derrick Cason
(Alumi of Savannah State University)
Hyatt Sav"h GuestServices
May 17, 2009
To Dele & Afolabi Family
Blessed are they that mourn; shall be comforted.We pray our God give you and your family his strength in this time of sorrow.Be blessed and keep the faith.Our deepest sympathy
James Scott
May 17, 2009
Dr. Afolabi was a great person as well as professor at Savannah State University. I helped him with his computer in his office on many occasions. In fact, he would bring it over to my office to look at it and once we got it taken care of, he would take me to Carey Hilliards. We always joked about me going to Nigeria with him during the summers to visit. Last year he said he would bring me an outfit like the ones he wears at work and he did. It was the nicest linen suit I have owned. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and I pray that we see each other again and I appreciate the times we shared at the University.
Lemon Family
May 17, 2009
My sincerest condolences.
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