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By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri
The community of Ekiugbo-Ughelli in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into mourning as late Mr. Festus Ogheneochuko Ohwosode, aged 49, was laid to rest at his residence in Ekiugbo-Ughelli on Friday 7, February 2020.
During the funeral service, conducted by the Evidence Of The Gospel Church, Afiesere town, lead pastor of the church, Pastor Felix Onarigho, whose sermon centred on the topic, ‘You are Accountable to God,’ enjoined the family, church members and guests to reconcile with God now that they were still alive, since they would be held accountable on how they spent their lives while on earth.
The man of God, who took his message from the Bible book of Hebrews 9 vs 27, told the gathering that “after death comes judgment.” Therefore, they should repent of their evil ways since nobody would escape the cold hands of death on the appointed day.
In her tribute, Mrs. Gloria Ikpasan nee Ohwosode, have this to say of her late elder brother, “God giveth and also taketh. But it’s really painful that we lost a dear brother from our family. He was sick and we tried the best we could, yet he didn’t survive it. God knows the best. Our brother was kind and also very generous. He was such a jovial man that makes people happy every time. He was always afraid of troubles. Until he passed on, I never knew him as a troublesome person in our family or community. Well, the deed has been done, may his gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord until we shall meet to part no more.
“I want to really appreciate all those that stood with us all through the moment of this great lost. First, I want to thank the pastor and the members of his church for their prayers and service conducted. I want to also thank all my colleagues from Ekiugbo Grammar School and Unenurhie Secondary School for being there for me. The same way I want to thank the pastor and members of my church, Heroes of Faith and my lovely husband and all his family members and friends. I can’t really mention everybody’s names here. My entire family is really grateful for your support,” she said.
Late Mr. Festus Ogheneochuko Ohwosode died at the age of 49 years old after a brief sickness. He was survived by a wife, a daughter and numerous family members. He has since been buried at his residence in his community.
