Joseph "The Rock" Inwang

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Joseph Inwang Obituary

Joseph Inwang Joseph "The Rock" Inwang, 25, who worked in real estate at Inwang Realty, a branch of a company organized in New York by his brother, died Friday, June 27, 2008, in Rosedale, Md. He also worked with Phi-Ya House Entertainment Company that he organized with the help of his older brother to bring attention, crowns and awareness to different health-care campaigns. The service will be at 3 p.m. EDT today, July 12, at Strong & Jones Chapel (850-224-2139), with burial at at later date in Nigeria. Joseph is survived by his parents, Patrick and Vicky Inwang, and siblings Victor, Emmanuel and Glory. He had one nephew in the states, Victor Inwang Jr., and a large extended family in Nigeria. Joe was born in Miami, Fla. Joe attended Lear Preparatory of Miami Beach for primary school. He graduated with honors from Highland Oaks Middle and North Miami Beach High schools. Joe attended Florida State University, where he pursued a double major in chemical and petroleum engineering. Joe was a genius, breezing through with college honors calculus and post math studies. At FSU Joe competed with athletes destined for professional football and gave several of them a run for the money. Joe worked hard and conditioned his body as an athlete and mimicked a rock. Thus, the nickname, "The Rock." Joe towered over his older brothers at 6 feet, 1 inch, but never, ever lost his humble quality. Joe became so big he literally walked amongst his family as a bodyguard, defending his older siblings and parents when necessary.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jul. 12, 2008.

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Cynthia Spivey

June 28, 2014

Glory praying your strength it's very hard losing a sibling but Thank God for the Memories

Glory Inwang

June 27, 2014

Forever in my heart and never forgotten. Love you Jo

Glory Inwang

June 25, 2011

You death changed my life. I will never be the same. It is almost 3 years since you have gone to Glory however it feels like yesterday. Joe, thanks for being my guardian angel on earth and now in heaven. My life has progressed so much with your help. I have attained heights in which I never in a million years thought I would get too. Your legacy lives on and "Your works speaks for you!!!!" SELAH. Never forgotten!!!!Love you always

Glory Inwang

Inyang Akamune

April 2, 2011

Big Cuz, you were my guide into the new world of college. Your insight and knowledge still helps me to this day. You are truly missed.I'm going to do it big for you bro!!

JP. PROSPER

September 1, 2008

THE LORD SOMETIMES CHOOSES OTHERS TO SHOW US HOW IMPORTANT LIFE IS.......HOW WE SHOULD BE LIVING OUR LIVES DAY TO DAY TO THE FULLEST, PERSUING OUR DREAMS IN EVERY WAKEN MINUTE....ROCK YOU HAVE BEEN MY EXAMPLE ON HOW TO LIVE LIFE, WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS FOR AGES AND NOW BROTHERS FOR AN ETERNITY. MY DEEPEST REGARDS TO THE INWANG FAMILY AND ALL THOSE WHO FEEL AS DEEP A LOSS AS I DO. PEACEFUL RESTING MY FRIEND, ENJOY BEING WHERE YOU BELONG.....UP ABOVE BEING THE PROTECTOR YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN.

Michelle Whelchel

August 11, 2008

Hello, Gloria & Victor,
This is Michelle from Baltimore. I work at Johns Hopkins, here on 4B-Heme, were Joseph was before he was sent to hospice. I just recently heard of his passing and immediately fell apart. We had grown to know each other pretty well during his stay. I miss him terribly. Please, keep in contact with me and let me know how you are. Tell you mom I said hllo. I was a real pleasure meeting all of you. Joseph will truly be missed. Take care.

Michelle 410-426-0988
6624 Moonflower Court
Baltimore, Maryland 21214

Kenny Montout

August 5, 2008

R.I.P. Brotha....you was always a brother to me, both on and off the field back in high school....you defined hardwork and without u pushing me, I would have never made it to college.. Thank you Rock!!

DAMIAN WILLIAMS

August 5, 2008

rock r.i.p. my good friend and i send my regards to your family.You were a good dude man always loyal since the 8th grade nothing but funny memories. If i'm not mistaken i gave you the name "rock" clowning around in the 8th grade we created a strong friendship,you had my back i had yours ,i'll always keep you in memory....rest in peace rock and look over me and my family my brother!

alex medge

August 3, 2008

RIP man. May your family persevere through this tragedy

Emem NNamdie

July 21, 2008

We are never going to forget our little Joey. ;-(

We are happy that he us no longer in pain.

Donnelle Forbes

July 14, 2008

Rest In Peace

Danielle Leach

July 13, 2008

Although he is gone in the physical, I know that he still lives in the spirit. For God created all, every man and woman, for a specific purpose, so those having the faith should know that his physical death is not in vain. In 1 Thessalonians, Paul writes, "...and the dead in Christ shall rise." So I, believing that every man, woman, and child born under the Sun in all creation shall one day see Christ and be risen again. So therefore, we rejoice not on the dead, but in the hope that the dead will rise again to continue to live in the glory of God. As a good friend of the family, though I didn't know much about Joe's history, I knew one thing that he was a very strong Black man. In a few words, He stood his ground. He had a presence about him that simply said, "I am about God's business," no questions asked. He had hopes and dreams, and I personally believed THEY WERE FULFILLED AS GOD HAD PREDESTINED. He persisted with his dreams. In learning of his passing, I feel great grief and dissapointment. Though we were very distant in relationship, I must know that our spirits shared a bond. Now that he is gone away, I make a mental note of how precious life can be. I am just proud to boast that it is good that Joe lived his life for the good of the people. He was a good man who lived a good life and leaves an impressionable mark in my heart and mind to continue to press on and fight the fight that We all as African Americans will continue to fight. May God Bless the family of Joseph Inwang and bring to them comfort in the time of their distress. May he rest his spirit upon all of the aching souls and minds to ensure them that THIS TOO SHALL COME TO PASS. God bless and let's keep the faith!

Tequila Hagan

July 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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