Christopher is survived by his father, Tee Okonkwo, Esq., his mother Umo Anwana Ekanem, and his siblings Grace, Adatee, Chinelo, and David.
Christopher was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20, 1990. He graduated from Kennesaw Mountain High School and went on to earn a degree in Finance from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. Upon passing the bar exam, Christopher practiced as a mergers and acquisitions attorney at Goodwin Proctor, LLP in New York and later at Willkie, Farr, and Gallagher, LLP in Houston.
As a child, Christopher enjoyed watching entertainment wrestling and grew up to love playing basketball both with his friends and on his high school team. He also had a deep love for UGA football and the Atlanta Falcons. Christopher was a proud member of the historically black fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi.
The viewing will be held at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home located at 2950 Cobb Pkwy N. Kennesaw, GA 30152 on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 7pm to 10pm. Prayers will be offered at 7pm.
The funeral service will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church located at 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144 on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11am. Burial to follow at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. Reception and remarks to follow immediately.
Flower arrangements may be sent directly to the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Adatee Okonkwo [[email protected]].
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