Chukwuma Maxwell Osuala was born in Kansas City, MO. He was lovingly referred to as "Chuck". He graduated from Ruskin High School in 2007. He excelled at sports and participated in football, discus, shot put and wrestling while attending Ruskin High. He was awarded a full ride scholarship to Alcorn State University with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Chuck was know as a free spirit and his charisma enabled him to easily make friends. He will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ifeoma Osuala and sister, Ngozika Osuala. He is survived by his father, Chief Kevin Osuala, brothers Ezenwa and Ugochukwu Osuala, sisters Adaeze Patrick and Njideka Osuala-Ezeh, and nephews.