Funsho Samuel Fadipe

Samuel was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and later came to the United States to further his education, making Houston, Texas his home in 1982. He built a life rooted in faith, family, education, and service to others.

He was a devoted husband to Fehintola and a loving father to Melissa and her husband Ryan, Emmanuel, and Esther. He was a proud grandfather to Christian and Jacob.

Samuel was a highly respected accountant, business owner, and trusted advisor whose career spanned decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and Commerce from the University of Houston Downtown and later completed a Master of Science degree and Business Intelligence certification through Saint Joseph’s University. A licensed Certified Public Accountant and founder of Prolink, he also served as an IRS Enrolled Agent and held Certification in Risk Management Assurance through The Institute of Internal Auditors. Throughout his career, he earned recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community.

Grounded in his unwavering Christian faith, Samuel pursued theological studies and earned a Master of Divinity. He was a co-founder of RCCG Christ Chapel and founder of Lifeway Outreach Communitas, faithfully serving and impacting countless lives through ministry, mentorship, and generosity.

Samuel will be remembered for his integrity, compassion, strong faith, and the way he consistently showed up for others. He loved sports, especially basketball, and took great joy in watching his grandchildren play. He deeply cherished time with family and lived with humility and devotion to God.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Samuel will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the love he shared and the lives he impacted.