January 01, 1970
Henry O. Akinbobola, aged 65 of Lagos, Nigeria,passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Henry was the son of late Chief Charles and late Madam Comfort Akinbobola; He was the beloved husband of Mojisola Akinbobola (Nee Kolade), The proud father of Olaitan (Bobby) Akinbobola, loving Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Brother-
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 17th from 4-7PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA 15229.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 18th at 11AM in Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Interment will follow at Sewickley Cemetery.
Henry, thank God for seeing Christ before death which is the most important thing.
Thank God for the life well spent,we alsoThank God for all the good testimonies said about you during your service of songs on Thursday 17th, June 2021 .The Lord will keep all you have left behind and console Mojisola,Junior,Family & Friends in Jesus name amen.
*The young man of Yaba College of Technology*
Sometime around June 1979, I had an examination to write at Yaba Tech. I got to the school gate along Herbert Macaulay Street, Yaba and found it locked. I panicked because I thought I was late. I stood there helplessly not knowing what to do. Suddenly, a young student in blue jacket passed by, I drew his attention and explained my predicament to him. He directed me towards the gate at Abule-Ijesha and waited for me there. I met him there and he gave me directions which were not too clear to me. He granted my request to take me to the school hall and I introduced myself when he was about to leave (even though I turned down the admission to the school, I gained a husband).
I forgot about him until almost a year later, in 1980 when he came to visit his brother who was working in the same organisation that employed me as a young school leaver.
He came looking for me but I could not recognise him. He asked me to accompany him to his brother’s office. I discovered that that brother of his, brother Dayo (that’s what I called him and still call him) now Venerable Caxton Akingbesote knew me but I didn’t really know him. I liked his brother who later became my friend and brother because I found him to be a wonderful person. I felt, if brother Dayo Akingbesote could be this nice, then his younger brother Henry would also be nice. This belief of mine became the beginning of a journey that culminated into our marriage on May 19, 1984 at Williams Memorial Methodist Church (Ago Ijaiye) Ebute Meta.
Henry, I know you loved me and you knew I loved you and that made us stick to one another in spite of all the odds in life. On May 20, 2021, I told you “Henry, I can’t believe that yesterday was our 37th wedding anniversary”, you replied, “yes I know”. Immediately, I realised how bad you would have felt that we were not able to mark it. But for me, the greatest gift for that anniversary would have been for you to get well.
What we had was a love that never disappears and people never understood us. We were not lovey-dovey but we had a thing that was long lasting and stood the test of time. You had me, I had you. You had my back, I had yours. My family became your family on May 19, 1984. We had our ups and we had our downs. We have been through thick; we were through thin but we stuck together in spite of it all. On June 01, you opened your eyes when I entered the room and said, I LOVE YOU, I CHERISH YOU. I replied, “I know, I love you too but you have to get well, please get well for me, our son and our grandchildren who are waiting for you to take them to the park”. The most painful part of it is that, I was sitting by your bed, searching google for what else to do, to make you feel better and thanking God that you were having some rest.
Alas! My partner of thirty-seven years had gone to be with his maker when I thought he was sleeping.
“O death, where is thy sting? O death, where is your victory?”
It is not possible for me to forget my husband of 37 years, none of us is perfect but you made sure we never lacked and gave our son a good education. You took care of us and anyone who came your way to the best of your ability. You were a big brother to my siblings and took care of them like your own blood. There is nothing under the sun we did not do together, even quarrelled together. Some people never understood us and at times we did not understand ourselves. We made a vow to be together for better and for worse, that is what we did!
After this, what next for me? Everyone will go home and move on with their lives. No more phone calls from you. Wherever I was and during the times you were on transfer with the advent of mobile phones, you called every day. “Hello Moji, I have just finished eating…”
In the course of your career, you were on transfer to Abeokuta, Jos, Abuja, etc but it did not change things, we stuck together! My dear husband, you were generous to a fault, on this, I DUFF MY HAT FOR YOU. Henry, you loved me, our son and grandchildren very much, please, in the spirit walk with us and guide us throughout our lives till we meet again at the feet of Jesus to part no more.
Thank you for always being there for me.
Thank you for letting me know you.
Thank you for taking my family as yours.
Thank you for sticking with stubborn me.
Thank you for loving me, all of me.
I will always love you Henry Olaitan Omolade Akinbobola, I know God loves you most.
Thank you for rededicating your life to Christ and praying even while on the sick bed.
Rest in peace daddy Ola (Jnr).
Rest in peace, the PADDY OF MY SIBLINGS.
Hmmmm…… this life is truly but for a brief moment. Oga! Oga!! as I fondly called you when you were with us at CLTC and you would reply omose! omose!!, omo nna, omo Ibo oshi, oshisco. chaii……all these hailings gone just like that. It is well in Jesus name. The pain of losing a loved one cannot be explained, it’s only the Almighty that can console and fill the vacuum left behind. I pray the Most High grants the immediate family the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss and also console the extended family as well as friends and well-wisher.
Adieu Oga! Oga!! ,Rest in perfect peace till we meet at Jesus feet.
Chinyere Nwosu
People,s attestation to your good nature speaks volume. Your death is a lesson to those of us still alive: to leave lasting legacies and always live as if tomorrow is not assured. May God Almighty accept your homecoming, grant you eternal rest and comfort all the Loved Ones left behind, amen.
My dear Uncle Henry, you will be solely missed. May the Lord rest your soul Uncle mi. May God Almighty comfort, uphold and abide with Aunty, your dear son, his family and the entire Akinbobola family and relations. ADIEU!!!
Very shocked to learn of your passage, Henry. Although I had not seen you for a while as a result of my distant relocation, the memory of your gentle and warm personality remains indelible. You were a truly genuine friend. May your gentle soul rest peacefully and eternally in the bosom of the Lord and may He comfort your family for the irreplaceable loss. Good night Henry.
Though words fail me as I have tried not to put any thing down but to keep them closely guarded to my heart but mu hubby David insist I need to put something down. You were not just my senior sister husband but you were a brother in law turned senior brother to me. I was your chief Bride`s maid on your wedding right from when I met you during your courtship with my senior sister you have been a friend and brother always jovial we share a lot of secrets and ideas and great hope for the betterment for the two families. You were always there for us. I remember some of your statement; you said you were not only only an in law but you are my senior brother I miss such conversations that we used to have. Rest on my beloved senior brother your memory will forever remain with us. Sleep on in the bosom of the Lord till we meet on the resurrection day. Amen.
TRIBUTE FROM HENRY`S INLAWS;
Mr Henry Olaitan Akinbobola was such a loving, kind respectful and highly intelligent man who loved everyone and took them as his own, he never cared if you were his blood relation or not. A very humble man who dreamed big and would do anything for his family and friends and anyone that came his way. When he married my sister, my mother took him as her additional son and that became a blessing to our family. This is a sad occurrence and it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Henry. Sleep well in the Lord our son in-law and brother. We pray that God Almighty gives his wife Mojisola our sister and son Olaitan(Jnr.) and the two families the fortitude to bear this painful loss in Jesus name, Amen. We love you beloved but God loves you the most, Rest in Peace, Henry Olaitan Akinbobola, our brother from another mother…………. Mr. Wale Santos for the family.
Mr Akinbobola my friend of over 17 years, words failed me when I heard of your sudden demise. You were a destiny helper and a harmless man but God knows best.
Continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus.
I pray to God almighty to strengthen and comfort the family your left behind.
Adieu, H. O. AKINBOBOLA
Hmm! Epistle could be written, but words alone could not express how painful it was to lose a great man. Love leaves a memory no one can steal, but death leaves a memory no one can heal. Your actions were always kind. A generous hand and an active mind, anxious to please and loath to offend. A loving Father, caring brother-in-law, and faithful friend. We’ll all miss you very much. God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be. So, He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes, we watched you as we saw you pass away. Darasimi’s mum, my wife, was never wrong about your delicious egusi soup. You were a fantastic cook. The impact of your food and smell will ever be on our sense of memory. You once said, ”In my lifetime I shall experience seeing you with your own children (triplet you said!)”. I could see that great joy in your eyes when the golden child, David Oluwadarasimi Oladipupo, was born. You were most thrilled at his birth.
You are the epitome of love, even to my biological parents. Although we loved you deeply, your Golden Heart stopped beating, generous hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
It is clear handwriting on the wall that your absence will be greatly missed. You will forever remain with us, and your cherished memories will never fade. I pray you to continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Alaba, Tosin and Darasimi Aina
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
Uncle, your death remains a shock to me, how I wish it’s just a bad dream.
How can I forget your sense of humor, your humility, your friendliness to mention just a few.
Your passing still remains a puzzle only God can solve to me. As difficult as it is, I am assured you’re in a better place, resting in the bosom of the Lord.
I am consoled by Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”
Rest in peace my adorable uncle in-law, you will be highly missed!
Olaolu Akinboro
May the soul of H. O. Akinbobola rest with the Lord IJN 🙏
You were a rare gem to those that came in contact with you. A philanthropist of high repute. A voice to the voiceless, Big Oga, down to earth no nonesense all round God fearing yet, a chief servant of the people.Sleep on Oga,till we meet to part no more on the resurrection morning.
Uncle Henry, as I usually called you, it was a bit hard to believe the news when it came. However, it is not certain that the will of God has been done. We surely cannot question Him.
As you embark on this journey to the great beyond, may God guide you through, forgive your shortcomings, reward your good deeds and grant you rest.
Thank you for coming and for being my benefactor.
Good bye Uncle Henry, AKA CASIO
What a loss on Earth and gain to eternity, Late Mr. Henry Akinbobola. A man with a heart of gold, not perfect but a good man. A man who would always show empathy to those in need, a man who would sacrifice his comfort to make others comfortable. You have ran your race and have gone ahead of us, the Lord grant us the grace to live good and to be able to make eternity hereafter.
My condolences to the Family, the DG and the entire Staff of the centre (CLTC) The Lord grant us all the fortitude to bear the loss. “Strong man” as we fondly call you, may your soul rest in the bossom of the Lord in Jesus name.
Rev’d. Can. Richard O.C.O Adekoya
May the Lord help us all to live good
Farewell Oga, as I fondly call you, you have been so close and dear to me, yet far. A great friend n confidant, always there to wipe my tears n cover our shame. I cannot forget your good deeds. Oga! I prayed but unbelievably you did not return, cannot fathom it, but I know you will always be remembered. May you find grace with the Lord. Adieu! RABI WILLIAMS
He was a gentleman but very blunt. He will always tell you his mind on any issue no matter the situation but the next moment he is also your friend as if nothing ever happened. That is my OGA for you. Rest in peace after fighting a well deserved battle of life, may the good Lord bless your soul. Amen
Sir, you were a lively man, I used to call you the Jagaban of CLTC. Adieu Jagaban
Be consoled with this great loss of such an icon. The Lord gives, the Lord takes. We as human cannot question Him. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Oga mi as I fondly call u, it’s very hard to believe that you are no more. But I know for sure that the lives you touched which I happened to be one, will forever live to remember you.
I pray that your soul find rest with your maker in Jesus name.
TONIA.
May your soul find rest in Jesus Most wonderful Name. Rest in Peace daddy.
What a loss on Earth and gain to eternity, Late Mr. Henry Akinbobola. A man with a heart of gold, not perfect but a good man. A man who would always show empathy to those in need, a man who would sacrifice his comfort to make others comfortable. You have ran your race and have gone ahead of us, the Lord grant us the grace to live good and to be able to make eternity hereafter.
My condolences to the Family, the DG and the entire Staff of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre. The Lord grant us all the fortitude to bear this loss. “Strong man” as we fondly call him, may his soul rest in the bossom of the Lord in Jesus name.
Rev’d. Can. Richard O.C.O Adekoya
May the Lord help us all to live good
CONDOLENCES: LATE MR. HENRY OLAITAN AKINBOBOLA
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the wife and children and entire Akinbobola family. May Mr. Henry Olaitan Akinbobola’s soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father, Amen! I pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer my condolences to you all. His gentle soul will always be in our hearts.
Mr. H.O.Akinbobola was a jolly good fellow and a friend indeed. Nevertheless, he could be temperamental at times as a colleague whilst he was in service, but he never allowed his temperament to overshadow the spirit of listening to colleagues’ problems and showing mercy appropriately. He was kind to the core. Undoubtedly, the thought of never seeing him again brings tears to the eyes of family members and friends. More so, because all this was such a surprise, but we should never question what God has planned; sometimes it’s not meant for us to understand.
So as we mourn the loss of our beloved friend, we have to keep telling ourselves that we will meet again. However, we must commit to our heart and put into practice the scriptures in Joshua 1:8
MARSHAL ADIOLE , FCA
Deputy Director, Audit
CLTC, ABUJA
This hurts in a way I can’t explain, your being can’t even be described in words. You gave with love without expecting anything in return. Thank you for teaching humility while with us. Continue to rest with our Lord Daddy jnr
May the almighty God rest your soul uncle. I pray that the almighty God wraps his hands around Junior, my cousin, sis Moji and the entire family.
I am deeply saddened by your loss, may our prayers guide his soul to our Heavenly Father. Sincere condolences! Rest on uncle Henry.
Sleep on, beloved,sleep and take thy rest,
Lay down thy head, upon thy
Saviour’s breast:
We love thee well; but Jesus loves thee best-
Good-night! Good-night! Good-night!
Junior and mum, accept my condolences, it is well and it shall continually be well with you in Jesus name.
My Bros! As I always called you. Hmmmmm!!! my hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow remembering the fact that you
have left us. I know you are in a better place. Imagine what it meant to loose a loving and Carring brother like you. We all hold you close to our hearts 💕. Though difficult for me to accept that my Bros Henry has passed. It is well. Just like that!!! Rest on my great Brother till we meet again and part no more.
Eternal rest grant onto his soul oh Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May the soul of Mr. Henry Akinbobola, through the mercy of God, Rest In Perfect Peace. Amen.
May the Lord strengthen you dear sister Moni, brother Akin and your entire family through these challenging times. May you find the comfort of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen.
Your exit leaves with us a great pain that only God can heal. You were too dear to us that we wish you could still spend many more years with us. However, since heaven has gained you, we unquestionably accept and submit ourselves to God’s will. Till we meet again, rest in peace.
Thank you for continually inspiring me to do my best. You help me strive for goals. I found guidance, friendship,care, discipline and love, everything in one person.And that person was you. Rest in Peace My Father , Friend, Mentor.
Kabeyesi, as l fondly call him was such a kindhearted and dependable friend and a colleague. During my 8yrs stay with him at CLTC, we had excellent working relationship. We shall miss him but God loves him most.
May your soul Rest In Peace sir , the best boss in CLTC. Thank for being a good boss to me sir and I appreciate your advise always . May the good lord comfort mummy and junior . Continue to rest in well Oga .
Mrs Akinbobola Date:11/06/2021
7b Taiwo Ajala Street , off Agbe Road
CONDOLENCE LETTER
On behalf of the entire partners, Widows and Orphans of Gathering of the Eagles Ministry (GEM) a help ministry, we heartily commiserate with you and the entire family on the passing into glory of our beloved late Pa, Henry Olaitan Akinbobola.
We pray that the Lord Jesus grant the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
We therefore wish to use this opportunity to pledge our total support and continuous prayer as you go through this sober period.
May God continue to guide you all times. Amen
Yours faithfully
Isola Foluso
President
Mr Akinbobola was a good man. I remember his kind and tolerant disposition to us his staff while he was director of finance, CLTC, Abuja. May his kind soul Rest In Peace. May God give his wife and family the strength needed in the days ahead. RIP boss.
“Mr Akinbobola” as we always called him in the office, so sad and tearful for me to have heard of your departure from this sinful world. You were indeed a great boss and a father figure even in the face of your firmness and discipline. I can’t write my story without your name in BOLD. You will be missed very much. RIP boss.
My Snr. Comerade in the office may ur soul continue to rest in peace, ameen.
My Oga, you fought a good fight, but death is inevitable. One thing I love you for is that you don’t hold grudges against people; you are always quick to reconcile. May your soul rest in perfect peace with the Lord. May the Almighty God be with your family. Sleep on till we meet at Jesus feet. Good night sir.
Such a shocking and painful news!
Mr. Akinbobola touched many lives in very positive ways,what a kind soul! May his soul find peace in God’s rest! Madam, please take heart. God knows best.
Rest in peace sir, your good legacy will forever remain fresh in our heart
Hmmmm… Words can’t explain much about this wonderful man, a father and God fearing. He has been so supportive and faithful to us as a staff. We will miss you so much
Rest in peace
May God bless your soul even in death and grant you eternal peace. To the entire family , God grant you the fortitude to bear this loss and comfort you from every side . Amen.
Henry, you were not only a colleague but a true friend of many years as Staff of Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre. You possessed outstanding qualities that drew people to you. Your friendliness to both the young and the old came with cheerfulness and excitement. You sought peace and pursued peace. A very down-to-earth person, blunt and firm. A no- nonsense person, yet with a large heart.
As th Director of Finance, you stood by me during my period of trials and challenges, and the almighty God granted us victory. Sleep on,Henry Olaitan Akinbobola
When I had of your death,I couldn’t believe it because on the 27th of April I send you my wife 50th birthday card and you replied jokingly, send me ticket to attend as you know i am now a pensioner.
We met 34 years ago and our friendship has been wonderful even though holder than me.You always call me friends.I will greatly missed your advice to keep helping others in any little way I can because of tomorrow.
Henry Akinbobola, I cannot forget those old days when we use to walk from Broad Street in lagos to idumota to take bus to Ejigbo.
I cannot forget our joints in Isolo and Ejigbo in the 80s.
You are a great man in many ways. Always asking me have you eating?
Let’s go out to take something.
Uncle Henry, as I use to call you,rest in the bossom of the Lord.
May the gentle soul of a beloved friend rest in perfect peace. You are a man with a large heart and may God console the family left behind. Good night my dear friend.
Rest in Peace Uncle. Your bubbly, Jovial self will be forever missed
Rest in Peace Uncle. Your bubbly, Jovial self will be forever missed
Big daddy was a very kind and generous person who always had positive energy around me and my brothers. This was very devastating to me and my entire family may he rest in peace.
Very saddened to hear the news… always a loving and caring role model for me and my three brothers Rest in Heaven Big Daddy!
Big Daddy, you had a loving and caring energy, which made me want to be around you. We love and miss you.
Big daddy, thank you for having a positive impact on my life just by being there and caring for me and trying your best to be the best Uncle you can be. Even with you passing away, it is sad but I know you are in a better place and you will be taken care of better. Thank you for all you have done for me since I was born and you lived a very peaceful and happy life.
This is a very big blow! But we are gratified that he lived an exemplary life. Anti Moji, Junior, please, accept my condolences on behalf of my family.
It is a big blow to us to see a great man leave us. You are more than a brother-inlaw to us.I remember the day my dad passed and you said you have now taken the position of our father, and you have never cease to be one .Always looking out for us in everything. We love you but God love you more .Rest in perfect peace daddy Jay!
Jimi
Rest in Perfect Peace daddy Jay! We love you but God love you more.
Olaitan accept my condolences on Daddy’s passing on to Glory from your Aunt