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Karen Cochran Mandujano
September 13, 2021
I received an email Remembering Nathaniel Adefope and I just want to say that he will never be forgotten. R.I.H. my friend!
Michael Smith
September 28, 2009
Chelsey I am sorry to hear about your father. I am an old friend of yours from apollo and antioch Michael Smith and just wanted to leave condolences. Michael Smith Jr. Mount Juliet, Tn.
Debbie & Brooks Sartain
September 26, 2009
Kathy: We just learned of Chalo's passing. Oh I am so so sorry. I remember when you met him and fell madly in love. He was a precious man. I am a cancer patient and have been out of state receiving treatment. I wish we had known about this earlier. We will always love you both. Debbie & Brooks Sartain-Greenbrier, TN
everett nelson
September 24, 2009
family adefope,
I only knew nathaniel for a few months as a generous local supplement to our small restaurant. as everyone has stated he was a gregarious and wonderful person. the news of his demise has come to me later than most. the act of forgiveness in your family is admirable, though i am saddened and still angry that such a wonderful person has left this world . i hope that he and your family may find peace.
respectfully,
everett nelson
Susan Edwards
September 21, 2009
It is with extreme sadness that we learned of the death of Nathaniel Adefope. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers at the Frist Center, I send our condolences to the family, especially our friend and former co-worker, David. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. We also want to express our sympathy to Mr. Adefope's co-workers at TSU. His death is a tremendous loss to intellectual integrity and graceful manners.
Susan H. Edwards, Executive Director and CEO
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
September 21, 2009
Kathy,
I worked with Nat over 30 years ago and have never forgotten what truly good people you both are. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will pray for your family. It truly was an honor to have known Nat.
Jimmy Sloan (Spring Hill, TN)
September 19, 2009
Mrs. Katherine and Family, I was a graduate student at TSU and Dr. Vo and Mr.Adefope were my advisors. I worked with Fope (that's what we all called him) for a coupe of years. After I was the only girl there and he always treated me like a baby sister. If I ever needed anyone to talk to he was always willing to listen and give advice. I have been in Colorado now for 9 years and I called Fope at least once a month to see how he was doing. He always told me that he was a Mandingo Warrior, and I would just laugh. He tried his hardest to teach me his native language and I learned a little. One of my memories was a party around the holidays and I met his brother Charles and You. I remember eating Hot Pepper Soup. I thought it was so good and he never would give me that recipe. I asked for that recipe for years. I will miss his kindness, crazy sense of humor and most of all his friendship. I hope that he knew that I really believed he was a Mandingo Warrior. I offer my sincere condolenses to everyone who knew him and his family. Sincerely, Karen Cochran Mandujano.
Ashley Pellerin
September 16, 2009
Mr. Adefope was a wonderful person to know. I remember raiding the RSP for their unwanted things that he could use at the poultry house. He was truely a wonderful man and I feel honored and blessed to know him! May the Lord Bless him and Keep him. May the Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon him and give him eternal peace. AMEN!
- GRADUATE STUDENT
Iris & Jeremy Hicks
September 16, 2009
Katherine and David,
I was so sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days to come. May your memories of him bring you comfort and know that nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God.
Amy Lancaster-Holland
September 16, 2009
Many thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nathaniel. Our family has been deeply saddened by his passing. It was truly an honor to know such a wonderful man. He always treated us with great kindness and we will never forget that.
Michael Adamu
September 16, 2009
Nathaniel (Ofada Rice) we love you but God loves you more. May the soul of the departed rest in peace. May God continue to bless and guide the family you left behind. I am blessed to have met you and your family.
Sun re o, omo Adefope.
From the Adamu family.
September 16, 2009
David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief and sadness. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything you need us to do, please do not hesitate to call.
Austin & Sandra McKinney-Knoxville, TN
Eddie Osas
September 16, 2009
I met Nathaniel once and I concluded then that he was a very honest, lively and God fearing man. That conclusion still remains with me today, I hope we meet in eternity
September 16, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF MR.NATHANIEL ADEFOPE HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.JUST TO SOON GREG FERGUSON --CO.WORKER
Ken Martin
September 16, 2009
Seldom can words ever truly express the sympathy that we have for the loss of your love one, however, know that my prayers are for and with you and your family. It was indeed a pleasure to know the man and the spirit of Nathaniel.
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