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Owusu-Ansah Agyapong Obituary
Dr. Owusu-Ansah Agyapong, 61, passed away on August 25, 2014, Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Agyapong, a native of Adankwame, Ghana, was born on October 31, 1952. He was the son of the late Edward Kwasi Okyere and Yaa Owusuaah.
Dr. Agyapong came to the United States by way of North Carolina, where he attended Craven County Community College. He later moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where he completed his undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees from the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University. He was a dedicated professor and former Chair, in Florida A&M University's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. He was a lifelong educator and believed in nurturing, teaching and mentoring students while involving the students' families at the collegiate level. He was very passionate about everyone reaching their full potential.
Dr. Agyapong was a devout Christian who worshipped and served at Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More as a dedicated usher. His lists of accomplishments were voluminous. He was also involved in numerous activities in school, community and church.
Dr. Agyapong is survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn Dixon-Agyapong; his daughters: Nana Konadu Badu, Ema Agyapong, Ama Agyapong, Emma Okyere, Akua Sarpong; his sons: Kwaku Agyapong Jr. (who preceded him in death), Kwaku Sarpong; his granddaughter: Keisha Badu; 14 siblings from the United States, Ghana, Holland and Italy; and a host of other relatives and friends from around the world.
The family of Dr. Owusu-Ansah Agyapong would like to extend loving gratitude to the following:
Dr. and Mrs. Kwadwo Owusu; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burnley and Frank; Doctors and staff of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital; Dr. Bailey and Staff of Select Specialty Hospital; Doctors and staff at The Shepherd Center, Atlanta,GA; Dr. Forman of Capital Health Plan; HealthSouth Outpatient Therapy; Big Bend Transit Drivers and Staff; Canopy Oaks Elementary School Staff and students; Gretchen Everhart School; Florida A&M University's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice staff and students; Ms. Evelyn Haynes; Ms. Davina Black; and many other family and friends for the continuous prayers and various kind deeds that were rendered to our beloved Agyapong.
A Visitation will take place on Friday, September 26, 2014, 4:00PM - 6:00PM at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel. The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 11:00AM at Lee Hall Auditorium, 1601 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32307 with Interment to follow at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road.
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Memories and Condolences
for Owusu-Ansah Agyapong
Ps. 55:22
October 2, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cynthia (McDowell) Wright
September 30, 2014
Dr. Agyapong will be missed; he was my first criminal justice professor at FAMU and was the department chair by the time I graduated. He pushed his students and expected nothing but the best from us. I remember my mother and I running into him at the Tallahassee Airport and I jokingly told her "mom, this is the professor who gave me a B". He laughed and said, I'm trying to pull the best out of her. My mother continued on "so, you're saying she is not at her best"? We all shared a laugh and parted ways.
To the family, Dr. Agyapong was one of a kind and he helped to shape my FAMU experience. May God bless and keep each of you.
September 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss, we all are looking forward to the day John 5:25
will come true for all the ones we love and lost.
September 24, 2014
Dear Sweet Carolyn,
You have been in our prayers, words can't express how we felt about Agyapong. You both mean so much to us and we will be here for you anytime you need us. I know your faith will get you through this and it allows you to help others also. I know you "Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart", you have repeated that to me many times. We love you ......David, Cathy & Jessie
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September 23, 2014
On behalf of the Cowans/O.Walker klan, my deepest sympathy extends to you as family, in your time of bereavement, may the darkest hours come soon to pass as you celebrate the legacy of your loved one.
McCarthy
September 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
September 18, 2014
Emma my Prayers are with you and for you, and your family may God continue to Bless & Keep you in his divine comfort. Mrs. Thompson
ELDER JOE & ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
September 18, 2014
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
September 18, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted by the fact that God cares about you personally and will help you get through your grief.. He says "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears" . I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5. One way that he will heal us, is by wiping away death, mourning, and outcry. And re-establish the earthly paradise once lost, where you can hope to be reunited with your dear son.
September 18, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort(Acts24:15)
Dale Harrison
September 18, 2014
Dr. Agyapong will be greatly missed. He will always be remembered in my life as my greatest mentor. He cared when no one else did. He called my parents when I missed his classes, I developed all his pictures at Sam's wholesales while being his student. Dr. Agyapong was not only my mentor but my son Dale jr. also, whom just graduated 5/14 from the school of Criminology. Thank you Dr. Agyapong for your heart! Class of 92'
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