Name: Valhalla Funeral Home & Memory Gardens
Address: Huntsville, AL

May the soul of Uchenna Elike continue to rest in the Lord. It is still like a dream, I remember the time shared during our  Canna Meetings. Life is too short like said. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

I had the honor to serve with Uchenna on a committee of economic educators for four years.  He was a kind and warm man who was also joyful and serious at the same time. 
I pray that he’s had a glass of Drambouie with him in his new heavenly home.  Rest In Peace my friend. 

Dr Elike, you accomplished a lot through hardwork and I pray God to give your family the grace to hold on and continue  your legacy of hardwork, sacrifice and self discipline. Continue to rest in the Lord.

I met Elike at Alabama A&M University in 1979. Then, we were undergraduate students. My most favorite memory of him was that he assisted me in securing a job for the first-time in Huntsville. I had a hard time at the time and was broke, then I was on bad shape. 

Through his recommendation, Mrs. Harbin manager of Krystal Restaurant on Jorden lane in Huntsville gave me an opportunity. Through the job, I was able to complete my undergraduate degree in December in 1981. 

I later completed MBA, M. Ed and a doctorate. So sad to read about his death. 

To The Elike Family:  Please know that Dr. Elike was a beloved
Professor and colleague.  His intellectual prowess and academic 
stature will always be remembered.  May the  Great Comforter
bring you peace in this your time of sorrow. Dr. Elike  will be missed.

Dr. Uchenna Elike was a pillar of the Nigerian community in North Alabama and he will be greatly missed.  May his soul rest in perfect peace.  

I am thankful to have experienced many fond memories of Dr. Elike over the course of my life. It is sad to see him go, but he will forever be with me and everyone because of the impact that he left. He was an inspiration with his work ethic, wisdom, drive for knowledge, and preserving strength are like none other. I pray that you may Rest in Peace in the hands of God the almighty.

While working with Roseline, I learned that her husband was a professor at Alabama A&M. One day I called Roseline to discuss work,  Dr. Elike answered the phone. I told him about my daughter, Aisha, a graduate from Alabama A&M. We had a lengthy conversation as he talked to me about encouraging Aisha to continue her post graduate education. Dr. Elike offered to assist Aisha navigate the through the process. He didn’t know either of us but he offered his time, expertise, and experience. This level of authenticity is rare and I’m grateful that Dr. Elike shared his life and influenced so many. Aisha, like so many,  followed his guidance. 
Be well family and friends. His influence, love, and grace remain with us. 

With love,

Aisha and Kimberly Barnes-Ayers

Dr. Uchenna Elike was exceptional, unique, and great in mentoring.  He brought smiles and happiness to people around him.  He was very professional and love helping people.  He showed love and cared for family unity.  He enjoyed teaching and made his classes fun and entertaining with positive outcomes.
He will be missed because nobody can fill his special talent  and contributions in our community.  It is very painful to deal with his not being around anymore.  May his soul rest in perfect peace.  May The Lord give his family the strength to deal with this great loss.  

Augustine N. Dike and Family.

Nda Rose - my entire family and I extend our heartfelt condolence to you and your entire family. Nda Uche and his deep "obi nwanne" will be missed. May his soul and the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

In sympathy, 
Adaeze Osuagwu-Nwachuku
(New Jersey)

May the Almighty God provide the family with comfort and show them abundant mercy in this very challenging time. Dr. Elike was a very significant member of the academic community and he will be greatly missed but his memory and academic contributions will endure forever. Rest in peace comrade.

Drs. Michael & Teresa Orok

Dr. Elike: A good man, Gone too soon.
It will take a while to overcome the reality of this moment.  Dr. Elike, you were known to make a difference in any given space and it is hard to imagine that your kindness, your intelligence, the smile/laughter, the jokes, the peace maker and other innumerable qualities are gone -- just gone too soon. Dr. Elike, thank you for being a pillar of our community. We will never stop asking "WHY" and we will  miss you forever and ever.  May the doors of Heaven open wide for your return home.  May God Almighty bless and keep your family.  Farewell dearly beloved. 

Johnnie Amadi & family.   

Dr.  Elike, may you rest in peace.   The news of your death was a rude shock to me.  

Dr. Elike,  as a professor at Alabama A&M University,  Huntsville, Alabama,  taught me Engineering Economics as an undergraduate in the 1980s.  Since then, I have had cordial relationship with him.  

As no one knows when death would coming visiting, I wish you could have lived a lot longer.   Be it as it may, the short time you were  here with us, you touched several people in so many ways that your memory would live a very long time.

To your wife and children,  I ask that they have the fortitude to bear your departure and to carry on your legacy.  

Rest in peace my Professor. 


Dr Elike will always be remembered for the man of Pride  and Dignity that he was. If you wanted something or an occasion done well .He was the man  to called upon. A man of Class and Perfection.
Adieu  great man. The Nigerian association will greatly miss you.  Rest in Peace.  Our sincere Condolences to Roslyn and the family .

Rest In Peace Dr. Elike. My family is so saddened by your passing. 
I remember clearly the boundless love you showed us when we joined CANNA. You treated us like you have known us for years and you make us feel truly welcome to the association. 
Also, how can I forget how you came to our table during that year Nigeria Independence Party and took my wife for a dance. You always brought light and fun to any occasion and look for a way to make others feel comfortable. 
You are irreplaceable, and will forever be missed. 

Jacob and Ronke Oluwoye
We are definitely worried about how the socio performance of our Nigeria community in Huntsville will be impacted when a brother like you suddenly departed. But what’s more important, is that your absence makes all our hearts grieve. We will miss you and we are sad that the joyride of working with you has to come to an end and may your memory be a blessing to all of us. Amen.    Goodbye, my dear a.k.a. "I they small o".


I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Elike in the AAMU MBA program of 2018.  He was not only my professor, but also a brother, friend, and spiritual advisor.  He truly cared about his students and their growth.  He was a family man.  He constantly talked about his family and how he loved them.  His  face lit up when he talked about his beautiful wife.  He was also a comedian.   He kept the class laughing.  He will truly be missed.  

Wanda Phillips, MBA
Class of 2019

My good friend/brother Dr Uchenna Elike, rest in peace . You are now with the lord ,and nothing will harm you anymore. I will miss you.  You will live forever in my mind. Adieu my brother. 


How can anyone forget uncle’s amazing, humorous personality? Seeing his picture reminds me of how important it is to cherish the memories we have with our loved ones.  The sun refused to shine and the moon & stars wept when we found out that you left us so soon.  You have helped a generation of students transition from young, aspiring men and women to the successful professionals that they are today.  We are here to add what we can to life without asking for anything in return. This is exemplified in how Dr. Elike maneuvered his career.  The wonderful memories that my siblings and I have of the times we’ve spent with you as children will never be forgotten.  You are no longer suffering and are now at peace & resting next to our King, the Almighty Father.  We will always remember you & how you entertained us with your humor. We will forever miss you. May your soul rest in peace. 

As we are saddened to hear about your passing, it has been a blessing to know you Dr. Elike. He has celebrated many special events with my family since I was a child. These memories will be cherished and you will be missed dearly. Uncle, may you step into the Heavenly Kingdom with honor.

A Tribute to Dr. (Professor) Uchenna Elike
By Ayo Tiyamiyu
(Other sympathizers are Mr. Jide Alabi & many other students of Prof. Elike).

The word “Heart-broken” was an understatement to describe the shock, the sadness, and the unimaginable sense of loss that we experienced when we heard the news of your passing into glory.
But we take solace, and comfort in the word of God in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 which says, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

We thank God for your life, a life full of aspirations and inspirations. Through your Faith and hard work, you built a proverbial educational Ark that culminated into achieving exemplary educational heights, earning a Ph.D. degree at an early age through which you imparted so many lives. You aspired scholastic greatness - you became learned, distinguished, and a leader. An epitome of a visionary, you knew what you wanted, and how to achieve it at every juncture of your life, you approached every decision with wisdom, maturity, and efficacy. 

What a family man you were! When your wife first came from Nigeria to U.S., I remember vividly how you demonstrated love – you, and your wife would eat breakfast together in your office, you would walk her to her classroom after breakfast. We learned more than Finance from you - we took note of your doting treatment of your wife. May the Good Lord continue to gird your wife and children with unfailing love and protection.

Concerning Knowledge Transfer - you were generous, you blessed others with your knowledge. You brought countless students into your educational Ark, you were passionate about teaching Finance, you demanded excellence. You came to class prepared, you taught us! I am proud to say I am one of your “fruits”, and I currently teach Finance at Graduate Level in a U.S. University.

Professor Elike, 
E se pupo pupo, Daalu (Thank you very much)
Ka o di (Until we meet again), Rest in Peace & with our Lord, Jesus Christ (Amen).

I have been blessed to know Dr. Elike and his family since I was a kid, so my siblings and I have always known him and his wife as Uncle and Auntie. He always had a smile on his face when I saw him. My husband and I are thankful for Dr. Elike attending our wedding, as well as officiating as the MC at our reception. May God bring comfort to his family during this time as Dr. (Uncle) Elike walks in the Kingdom of Heaven. This is a man that will truly be missed! 

The death of a man of honor and integrity is always painful to those he left behind but God knows the best. Dr. Uche Elike, you represent love, peace, honor and integrity. You were a family man, a good in-law, and a friend to many. It is true that you are gone but your positive footprints are left behind, shining like morning stars and they will never be put off.
Because you were a man of honor and integrity, goodness and mercy shall follow you as journey to Heaven. Rest in peace. May your memory be a blessing to all of us. 
Amen.


When you have experienced the loss of a good friend it may be hard to put your feelings into words because words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that Okweye family feels for the passing of Doc. 

A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. Nobody can understand how hard a separation is because it remains only the eternal memory in our hearts of our dear friend – Dr. Uchenna Elike. We part with our beloved friend in pain. Please accept our condolences.


I was saddened to learn of the ultimately death of my colleague and mentor, Dr. Uchenna Elike.  Dr. Elike made it possible for me to work as an adjunct professor at Alabama A & M University.  He was a colleague at Oakwood University where he served with distinction as an adjunct professor in Finance.  The students and faculty in the Finance Program major will surely miss him.
My prayers are with the family and friends as they mourn the loss during this difficult time.  

On behalf of the School of Business faculty, staff, and students at Oakwood University, we sincerely send our deep sympathy and condolences.  May God bless, keep, and guide you during this difficult time.  Let us rest in the blessed hope of the second coming of Jesus Christ that we will meet our loved ones when the trumpet shall sound.

Death can never take a good man away, for, in the hearts of the people he inspired, the legacy remains and continuous throughout generations. He was a great teacher to many and may his soul find eternal rest.


First let me say that the news of Dr. Elike passing is unbelievable.  Just a few weeks ago I spoke to a fellow classmate about calling him to ask about his opinion on the current economy.  

Alabama A&M University has outstanding professors and Dr. Elike was one of the best. Going back to school after 30 years to pursue my Master Degree was a little nerve racking, but Dr. Elike helped to put everything into perceptive.  He liked to laugh and joke, but he was on point with life’s lessons.  He was very serious about subject matter and very concerned about students capturing every educational nugget available.  Most of all I was very impressed with his heartfelt expressions concerning his family.  He was very proud of and spoke of his family’s journey from Africa and he proudly spoke of his wife and children often. He marked all of us with knowledge and this knowledge I will take along my journey as well.  
Rest in peace Dr. Elike.  Rest in peace.


I met Dr. Elike in the School of Business at Alabama A&M University. As the Dean’s secretary in this department, our paths crossed quite frequently. On occasion he would call me and say “Noma, come to my office.”  I would go downstairs to his office and find Elike at his desk behind a big bowl of plantains, which he generously shared with me.  I will remember his outspokenness and his infectious laughter.  My prayers and condolences go out to his family.  Blessings 

It is amazing how quickly change occurs, but to us the passing of Dr. Elike is an unwelcome and shocking change. Dr. Elike loved and was very proud of his family. He cared about people; he was larger than life. He was always cheerful and the eternal educator. He will be greatly and dearly missed. We pray that our Lord continue to comfort and give peace to his loved ones. However, this is not the end for according to William Penn “death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.” Rest in God's perfect Peace.

I was blessed to be at AAMU as a graduate student in the MBA Program under Dr. Elike’s direction.  He was instrumental in my success as a business student / professional and for this I’m eternally grateful!

My thoughts and prayers are with the Elike family!

Alabama A&M University 
MBA Spring 2002

Adieu Cous.,
We will miss your Irrepressible and Cheerful Nature, your Irreplaceable Value, your Love to Share Knowledge and above all your Love for your family. 

One of the greatest professors to ever live on this earth.  He will truly be missed; however, his legacy will always remain in our hearts.  Praying for his family during this time.

AAMU MBA Grad 2002!



I did not know you personally but I worked with your wife Roselyn (Big Springs) whom I shared a lot of laughter and family stories she is my sister and friend, when I saw this obituary my heart was broken I pray that the good Lord send comfort and peace to your loved ones. May your soul rest in peace.

A most generous heart stopped beating, an angel ascended to heaven that watches over his family and friends.
A flower,a prayer and sad painful tears of pain on your grave,my dear brother.
You will forever remain in our hearts. 
Roselyn ,ndoo  nwannem , The Lord is your shepard . Uchenna will always hold you preçious..

Just spoke to my son, Rex Bailey, who told me of Dr. Elike’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family.  He was a wonderful man who loved his family and his extended family within the community.  An educator and a role model to many young people, he will be missed by many.

One summer, a few years ago I had the pleasure of taking a microeconomics course in my undergraduate studies.  Dr. Elike knew *some* of us were finding the course a little difficult, but he took time to address our academic and learning styles so we could achieve a passing grade.  He was proud of his family and had a tremendous work ethic.  Condolences to his family and colleagues.

This is a shocking news. Dr you were so full of life when I came down to Huntsville last year and I saw you at a party.  We prayed together for your healing several times. The friends you met at our daughter's wedding when you officiated as the MC somes years ago are shocked. God knows best why He called you home. We will miss you so much. We pray for Devine strength on the family. Dr. Elike rest in PEACE in  the bosom of the Lord. 

Sending sincere condolences to his beautiful family.  I was a MBA student under Dr. Elike at Alabama A& M University Birmingham campus.  He loved his family and spoke so highly of them during lectures.  He loved the university, the students and his profession.  I will truly miss him.  

Allison Moore
Alabama A& M University
MBA Spring 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Elike family.  I remember Dr. Elike introducing me and my family to Mrs. Elike and their children  in Logan's on Balmoral Drive one evening.  He immediately quizzed my teenagers about their future plans after high school graduation.  As a Business Admin. graduate and employee of the greatest HBCU-Alabama A&M University,  may the love of God, family & friends comfort you during the difficult days ahead. 

John 5:24 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

May you rest in peace. You will be deeply missed, as an inspiring teacher, a visionary leader a great warrior and a friend. May your fond memories be with us all always. Peace and comfort from above be with your loved ones, students, colleagues and friends. We will continue to live out your good spirit, till we meet again!

OBITUARY

Dr. Uchenna Elike

November 29, 1956 – August 2, 2020

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