Chief as we normally called you in those days at the College of Agricultural Science, Ogun State (Olabisi Onabanjo) University, Ago-Iwoye. You are indeed the Chief of all - your suggestions and directions for us. We knew you to be hardworking and determined to achieve whatever you set your mind on. I personally remembered how you kept poultry, in one of the two rooms you rented as a student, without your landlord knowing about it just to keep life going. Till today, it still amazed me as a person how you kept those birds. I equally remembered your jokes with us and without looking at our age difference you were an easy going gentleman. You played with me when I teased you then and we ran around as big brother and little sister. You will look at me a give your smile of approval and say 'Kemora'. You left us so soon without telling any of us 'goodbye' at a time our reunion was eagerly waiting for you to impact positively on us as before. As it has pleased the Lord to take you home. Rest on Chief in the bosom of the Lord. I pray the Lord to comfort your wife, our dear Tinuke (omo Moore as we used to call her in those days), your children and family and we your friends "the 12-Disciples". I am happy for one thing, that you knew the Lord before you change abode. Orun ma kanju mo, gbogbo wa laa nbo. Odun yoo jina si ra o. Gbogbo ile a ku ara fera ku. May the Lord keep us that are remaining to serve Him gracefully and in good health, amin. My Chief, my big brother, sun un re o. A o pade lese Jesu.

FINAL ADIEU TO MY LOVING & CARING BROTHER’s FATHER-IN-LAW, LATE MR. KOLAWOLE Tribute to my loving and caring brother's father-in-law. You were simple, reserved and loving! Your nature exuded calmness, niceness and understanding. I enjoyed every moment we spent together anytime we got together. You touched so many lives positively- mine was not an exception. You took me as your daughter! Many thanks for the quality of love and life you gave to us all. May you continue to rest in peace Daddy Kolawole. Adieu!!! Pelumi Adeosun

What a humble man you were on earth.Thank you for raising a beautiful family. Your absent will surely be felt,hope you’re smiling at your resting place as you normally does.May your soul Rest In the hand of your maker,Adieu!

Uncle Oniyide was an Excellent man. Very humble, loving, fun to be around, very hardworking and sacrificed a lot. I trust all these qualities will continue to yield thru generations to come. Will miss your smile, your laughter and the love you shared. We would cherish the lovely memories we have of you.

The things i learnt about you from my wife and brother (Tolu) shows how loving and a wonderful man you were. I pray God grants us (your children) the grace to follow the legacy and landmark you've laid down for each & everyone of us. Keep resting in the Blossom of the Almighty Daddy kolawole.

I write this in tears. Daddy Kolawole was a very humble And gentleman. He was always advising and counseling on how to Navigate life. But now the he’s gone I’ll remember the good and kind counsel he gave. Keep resting in Christ Sir. Till we meet again at the feet of Christ. P.S. I lost a birthday mate now I have to search for another.

May God comfort and bless the Kolawole family. Daddy Funmi’s death was a moment of shock and grief. However the fact remains that there is so much to celebrate about the man he was and the legacy he left behind. His steady, honorable , and steadfast character will never be forgotten. Anytime we visited the Kolawole household as children I noticed that he had a quiet but powerful presence. It is evident that he touched the lives of his family abs countless others. May God rest his Soul in perfect peace.

An icon is lost! I had contact with you as a student at fce Abk some 18 years ago. He was an epitome of knowledge who contributed Immensely to the pool of knowledge. A strict man with focus and directions. A man of timber and caliber, a father and a mentor. Rest on , uncle. Your academic steering was dependable and meaningful. Even at the University, we kept contact. We were your protegé. May the Lord have mercy on your soul sir.

My dear Uncle, Hard work, love and strength you personified My memories of you are filled with joy, happiness and selflessness The impact you made can never be quantified You won, you lost but kept your dignity. Some called you father, some called you friend I called you uncle but the depth transcends And although it hurts to say goodbye I rest in the comfort that God knows why May your soul rest in perfect peace Adieu Oniyide Olalekan Kolawole, till we meet at the Lords feet.

Tribute to a brother and colleague......Beloved brother, Oniyide Kolawole, fondly called "Kulumintin" when we worked together in Agric Dept, FCE, Abeokuta.......Words are insufficient to describe our shock and deep sorrow on learning of your demise a few weeks ago. You were such a kind hearted, cool, well behaved young man - very hardworking and enterprising in animal agriculture; a caring father to your daughter Funmi who you gladly allowed to be with my family a few times, which made my daughter see her as the younger sister she so much desired. You remained a faithful member of the Agric family even long after you left the Dept for greener pasture. You never failed to pay us a visit each time you came home, and that always with lovely gifts. Your appearance when we came for the Wedding of your daughters was however rather alarming as we couldn't fathom what was happening to you. The next news we heard was your demise.......this is a pain very hard to bear. Maythe Lord rest your gentle soul, take care of your family and everyone you left behind. Adieu dear brother.

Been a challenge to push my thoughts to write this. I called you Uncle, stayed under your roof for a year and like a brother you took me in. Grateful for the heart you had and the examples you showed, I pray God grant you the eternal rest UNCLE and your legacy span generations.

A warrior King was been called from works onto reward. We thank God for his life, his service and his love. He poured out everything onto the battlefield never holding anything back. His legacy will continue to grow through his loving and devoted wife Atinuke, his children and grandchildren and the many lives he has touched. Rest In Peace my brother.

We are saddened by the news of your early exit but what gave us comfort is that you're not in pain anymore. Daddy Funmi would be remember as a gentleman with great smile and humble spirit. Death where is your sting? We know that you're sleeping at the bossom of the Lord. Sleep well sir until we meet and depart no more at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ. May God take care of the family you left behind. Adieu sir!

Rest in perfect peace of God. God will uphold and keep your wife, the children and entire families strong IJN

It was very sad to come to the understand of your passing, because the family you loved and I have come to love would no longer have you. I would just like to say thank you for being the man you were which allowed my family to connect with the Kolawole family may you Rest In Peace Mr.Kolawole.

We are saddened with the news of your passing having known you for a long time and serving the Lord together. but we know that you are resting in the Lord. Your gentle smile and humble spirit will forever stay in our minds. Our prayers goes to Pastor Atinuke Kolawole, Children and the entire family for God's comfort and peace. We bade you goodbye until we meet again at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ. Peace

......the righteous is taken away from evil..... Papa Kollie as fondly called lived a very glorious life as an Altruist, very caring and loving to both his students and fellow staff members. As a courageous man, he would never compromise, bold enough to curb social deterioration. He wouldn't cheat others and would always ensure the comfort of others. As a buddy and a colleague, his days with us at Agricultural Education Department, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta were in harmony. He would always proffer solutions, never violent nor aggressive. Very accommodating to both students and fellow staff members. I remain grateful for all the enchantment we had together. AS HE ENTERS INTO PEACE, I PRAY THE LORD WILL BE MERCIFUL AND COMPASSIONATE TO ALL HE LEFT BEHIND. May the blessings and grace of God always abide with the spouse children, relatives and friends ,

BABA OKO MI, I can't believe you have gone just like that but God knows the best. You are an amazing and a very hardworking man. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus christ. Till we meet at the resurrection morning. REST IN PERFECT PEACE

My father was a teacher at heart, he would always manage to teach me something new when I was with him. He was very serious but also loved to crack jokes and laugh. Hardworking almost to a fault, he kept his hands busy running businesses while working multiple jobs. He seemed to have an unlimited amount of energy, I remember him waking me Saturday mornings after working overnight shifts to come out with him and work on his car business. I learned a lot from the way he dealt with people and the importance of persistence, discipline, and family. Although he Lectured in agricultural studies, He was the first engineer I knew, inspiring me to become one myself. No task was ever impossible, he was analytical, would plan things out, and use his resources to accomplish whatever it was he was trying to do. He stressed the importance of education and always liked to tell me about his time doing athletics in Nigeria when he was younger. I will always cherish the moments we spent together and will never forget his spirit or his character. His memory will forever carry on in my heart. I thank God for allowing me time with such an amazing man.

Daddy, my first love- I never thought this day would come so soon. Although death is inevitable, we often think we have enough time. As soon as I heard of your passing, I started to think, what was the last thing I said to you? When did we have our last laugh together? Did I give you a hug? Did I do enough? When it’s all said and done, I know you always taught us to not question God. Everything happens exactly when it is supposed to happen. When asked to write this tribute, I thought how could I write a few paragraphs on the many lifelong lessons you exemplified. What I’ve come to realize is that it really isn’t about how long you lived, it is how well. I mean, even Jesus died in his 30’s. If there’s anything my father taught me, it is what it means to love. Love is sacrificial, love is forgiving, love is selfless. I remember every night as he would get ready for his night shift, he’d say to us “Eka iwe yin o, so eni she iru ise ti awan she yi.”- translated “Focus on your education so you don’t have to work as hard as I am”. Although we would all laugh it off, deep down I knew Daddy only wanted better for us. I remember when I graduated high school in 2011, my father pulled a double shift so he missed the actual ceremony. To be quite honest, I was not upset because my Dad always joked that high school graduation was not an accomplishment and to stay focused on the real deal. Although he missed that ceremony, I will never forget the moment when he came home from his shift, he got all dressed up in his Nigerian native and asked me to grab my cap and gown so we could take pictures outside the house. With pajamas under my gown, we stepped out and did our thing, I will never forget that infectious and proud smile. If you can’t tell yet, my dad was a workaholic. While working 3 jobs at one point, he was also running his personal car business both here and in Nigeria. I remember when I started college and had my out of pocket cost to pay, my father would go into the room and write up a check, I would look at the check and ask how? From where? Then it would all make sense to me, all those shifts and overtime was for this moment. He wanted to be that father who “sent his children to school” with as little loan as possible. For that, I am grateful. What I will miss most about my father is his sense of humor. As mentioned in his biography, Daddy was a professor in Nigeria so it is second nature for him to teach and educate. I remember often times during our morning devotion, if anyone spoke improperly, daddy would actually interrupt the prayer to correct him/her and thought nothing of it. I will surely miss your lessons. I am so fortunate to have had a father who not only was present in my life but set the utmost example of what it meant to be a husband, a father and friend. So many weekends, I would wake up to the sound of Eji Ewuro and my parents laughing and enjoying each other’s presence. I always knew that was the kind of love I wanted. A home where the laughter and love never ceased. Daddy, I know you are in a better place. The pain has ended. No more trembling, no more falls, no more anxiety about the unknown. God has called you to His perfect home. Your memories continue to live in our hearts. Your legacy lives on Daddy. We love and miss you dearly. <3

Daddy this is by far the hardest thing I’ve had to write, and I’ve written some tough college papers. I can’t forget that morning July 30th. Kunle woke me up and told me to get dressed. I was so confused and questioned why he was waking me so early in the morning. Once I stepped out of the room and saw Afolabi and Victor, I began rejecting the bad thoughts of you dying while asking is my dad, okay? Struggling to hold back the tears I kept asking and looked into victor’s eyes and I knew something had happened to you. I sat down, my mouth got watery and I as I held my stomach the thought of you not knowing I am pregnant broke my heart even more. I remembered how you and mummy would pray with me after each loss and encourage me to stay strong. I miss the sound of your voice. Being a professor, you found talking easy especially when I was in trouble, and you figured out beating me didn’t solve anything. I can’t forget how you’d stand by my room door advising me to change my ways and be prayerful because it was the only way I’d live the life God intended for me. I remember being so young and you’d make me fast till 6pm because you wanted me to be disciplined. You’d tell me how you fasted and prayed when you struggled in school and how God changed everything for you, and you believed the same for me. You believed in me so much and wanted the best for me. You valued education so much that reading felt like punishment to us. You didn’t watch tv but would wait till our show comes on to ask each one of us our multiplication table and whomever got it wrong had to leave the tv and go read and that was usually all of us. But what made it harder was the fact that we could hear the tv but couldn’t watch it. You never let me lack anything even if it meant you lacking. You bought me my first cars- maintained it- paid my insurance. You hardly slept. You worked two jobs and ran your own car business. You always counselled us not to rely on one source of income and being an entrepreneur yourself, you supported my business Debby’s Pastries. You’d say I needed to be paid for my services and you’d place orders for the church and pay for it. I miss the wisdom in your advice. I will never forget you saying “don’t think because you’re fine one man will settle down with you. Ko si eni to fe liability oo” and I should make sure I didn’t give up on myself. You trained us to be attentive. I know how to change car wipers, check my oil, changed tire (thank God for triple A I never had to actually do it) and know when the car sounds funny. You raised us to be independent. I’ll miss the story of your life (especially how you met mummy and took her for deliverance) and just being in your presence. You fought the good fight. I know it was hard for you and we tried not to let you see how hard it was for us because we wanted to be strong for you. I am not happy you’re gone but I am happy you’re no longer in pain or uncomfortable. No more emergency room visits from falls, no more medication, no more suffering. I have to close this letter now but this is not goodbye. Forever you will be with me in my heart and mind.

Bro Oniyinde was a very good and hardworking man. He was a man full of faith and he was gifted. He was of great help to me ,In all we love u but God Almighty loves u more continue to rest in the Bossom of the Lord.good night sir.

The demise of Oniyinde was a rude shock to us all of OSCE 1979/82 set. He was a selfless person, of very good nature and ready to assist anybody at any time, even a stranger. We surely would miss him and his jokes. What a lively person gone too soon. May his soul rest in peace. God will grant his family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss. Adieu mon amis!

Hmmm.... Rest in Peace Uncle Oniyide. May God almighty grant you eternal rest, May He also Protect and Bless the family you left behind IJN. Sunree o Omo Oluba It is well!