Dr. Uchenna Elike answered the call from labor to reward on August 2, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Umuneke Ngor Okpala, Nigeria on November 29, 1956, being at the time of passing 63 years old. He was the first son of King Sidney Elike and Catherine Nwaobilor Elike.
He recognized the need for the Lord in his life and accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He was a devoted member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church (Huntsville).
Dr. Elike was a scholar. His professional affiliations are numerous. He has written journals and has had several articles and papers published. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Economics from A&M University (Huntsville); two Master’s Degrees, one in Economics and the other in Finance; culminating with a PhD in Economics, all from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa). Dr. Elike believed learning was never ending. He wanted to impart the highest quality educational concepts to all students for their best all-around mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth and development.
Peter Kuzmic said, “Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future. Faith is the courage to dance to it today”. Dr. Elike was more than just a Professor of Economics and Finance; he was a Mentor and a positive Role Model. He had high expectations for his students and encouraged them daily. He instilled in his students that the possibilities for their lives were unlimited; they could be whatever they wanted to be, do whatever they wanted to do, regardless of what others may say or think. He helped to refine, transform and mold “mere mortals into successful citizens and professionals”.
He loved traveling, spending time with family, sports (especially Alabama football), watching CNN, QVC, HSN, Saturday Night Live and Cuomo Prime Time.
Dr. Elike leaves to cherish precious memories and to continue his legacy his wife, Roseline C. Elike; daughter, Dr. Precious Elike; son, Uchenna Elike, Jr.; in-laws, family in Nigeria, friends in the U.S. and all his well-wishers.
Please join the Live Stream of the service on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00pm. Feel free to leave expressions of condolences during this time.
