Chike Okocha

He began his schooling at St Phillips Primary School, Ogidi now known as Chinua Achebe Primary School, Ogidi. He attended Oraukwu High School, and subsequently gained admission into University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he obtained bachelors degree (BA) in History, and Master of Arts (MA) in Mass Communication (Journalism).

After his graduate studies, he commenced his career at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos. He was subsequently posted to Abuja, as NAN correspondent, and went on foreign assignments to cover Organisation of African Unity (OAU, now African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Chike emigrated to the United States of America (USA) in 2003 and settled in Atlanta Georgia.

He went back to school in Atlanta Georgia and commenced a new career in nursing and healthcare delivery. He worked in so many healthcare companies. He worked tirelessly on his dream to open his healthcare business before he passed.

In 2011, he got married to the love his life, former Miss Onah Odili.

He was loved by all his colleagues and patients. He was known by friends and professional colleagues as a gentle, dedicated staff, nice, simple, always punctual, and a very quiet and respectful gentleman.

Chike is survived by his lovely wife, Onah, brothers Emeka Okocha and Tochukwu Okocha, sisters, Mrs Ngozi Onu and Mrs Ifeoma Odinye, two aunts, several sisters and brothers-in-law, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He will be sorely missed by his lovely Wife Onah, relatives, colleagues and friends. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAREST, SWEETEST, BELOVED AND PRECIOUS HUSBAND

Honey, we met in Nigeria before you left for United States. We were friends for more than 15 years before we got married in 2011.

You were my soul mate, my flesh, my best friend, gist mate, teacher, play mate, father, and the most loving husband.

Baby, you are the best man I have ever come across. You were very homely, caring, down to earth and always ready to help.

Honey, I have been waiting for you to come back home from work, as always. I am still waiting to hear your voice calling me honey pie, baby, Nkem, my cook (Ossee), Nwambesi (last born).

Honey, I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with you. Sadly, that decision is not in my hands. I smile because I know you loved me right up to the day you left me.

I thank God for all the care you’ve shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve enjoyed, in times of joy, laughter and the life you shared with me.

I bless the Lord for giving me the best husband.

The gate of memories will never close. I miss you more than anybody knows….. Till we meet again to part no more.

I love you always and forever. Good night. Adieu, my sweet husband Chike.

FROM HONEY PIE,

ONAH

A celebration of life for Chike will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. Following the celebration of life will be a committal service will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum, 950 Mansell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076.

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