OBITUARY
Olubayo Oyedele Agbetunsin
June 5, 1971 – October 5, 2011
Olubayo Oyedele Agbetunsin Esq, age 40, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2011, in Charlotte NC. He was born on June 5, 1971 in London, England UK.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria, where he excelled in academics. He proceeded to study Law at North Carolina Central University and graduated as Juris Doctor. He also studied at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he graduated with an LLM Degree in Petroleum/Oil and Gas. He was called to the North Carolina State Bar and Federal Courts in 1999. He worked with the Law Offices of James E. Hairston, Jr., Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, as a Civil Litigation Attorney and lastly Hudson Legal until his untimely death. He was a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, George H. White Bar Association, and 14th Judicial District of Durham, North Carolina.
An avid sports man, he played soccer and hockey at the highest level for his High School. He was a devoted and passionate Liverpool Fan. He made a memorable trip to Anfield with his family to see his team take on Atlectico, Madrid during the season opener. He played Tennis during his spare time and was very competitive during his games. He enjoyed Ludo and Monopoly and always tried his hands on Ayo Olopon.
Olubayo was a man of uncompromising integrity and had genuine respect for people. He was a Christian and believer of the gospel. He was an active member of Jubilee Christian Church International, Chapel of Victory, in Durham, North Carolina. He served as an Usher, a member of the building committee, and an executive member of the Men Fellowship.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Onoliode O. Agbetunsin, daughter Ebunoluwa, and parents, Jacob and Eunice Agbetunsin. He will be greatly missed by sisters, brothers, father-in-law and mother-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service and Burial will take place on October 29th, 2011, at 2:00pm, at the Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612. There will be a Visitation on Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 1:00pm – 2:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at his Wake Keeping on Friday, October 28, 2011, from 6:00–9:00pm, at The Triangle Bridge Club, 5110 Revere Road, Durham, North Carolina 27713.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Olu Agbetunsin, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, Account Number: 732132290, address: PO Box Box 56956, Chicago, IL 60656.
The Agbetunsin Family would like to express its deepest appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from the community.
Online condolences and special memories can be shared with the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com . In addition, a memorial website has been created in memory of Olubayo at http://www.forevermissed.com/olubayoagbetunsin/#ab
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
Services
- Visitation Friday, October 28, 2011
- Funeral Service Saturday, October 29, 2011
REMEMBERING
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RECEIVE UPDATESBobby Olowokere
October 4, 2012
Forever loved never forgotten. RIP Cuz
Aunty Taiye
June 5, 2012
8 months ago exactly today, Bayo you suddenly left. And it's also your birthday. We love you and we miss you.R.I.P
Omolara Oginni-Adewale
February 9, 2012
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace Bayo
Akinbode Oguntuyi
November 30, 2011
Bayo, I remember the years we spent together at Ife. I remember more vividly our conversations when we found ourselves years later. We discussed at length in February, and then May this year...if only we had known, I would have made that journey to see you! Rest my brother, rest...
tunrayo agbetunsin
October 30, 2011
you left us too early but God knows best...we miss u bros B but wu ar we to question our maker.RIP
Queen Thompson
October 29, 2011
Please accept our deepest condolence in your lost. We were shocked to learn of his death and that he was living in Charlotte. On September 17, 2011, I now believe I saw him. I saw a man that looked so much like him, but I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. For many years Bayo was an important friend of my family, we wish his family God's peace and understanding.
Melvin and Queen Thompson, Charlotte, NC at Queencharlotte33@bellsouth.net
Modupe (Mama Desola)
October 28, 2011
Baba Ijesha, just to state the obvious about a truly larger than life man: Knowing you was truly a pleasure and the pleasure was all mine....it feels so unreal BUT true to your nature, you left this mortal earth in style. You've left lasting sweet memories in many hearts; this is truly a rare gift. You have gone to a better place to be with your maker and I pray that those of us you've left behind can continue to live the dream.....so all of your effort would not have been in vain. Rest in perfect peace. Modupe (Mama Desola)
Christine Adejuwon-Babajide
October 28, 2011
"Psalm 30:5 Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. "Cousin we miss you so much but we know your resting with our heavenly father. May God give your wonderful wife and children comfort at this time"... Rest in peace brother xx"
Seun Adejuwon-farioqun
October 28, 2011
"YOU WILL SADLY BE MISSED, I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE WE HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOU SO SOON. WE LOVE YOU, BUT JESUS LOVES YOU MORE. REST IN PERFECT PEACE BAYO."
Peter Ojo
October 28, 2011
"Bayoo. You met with me in Neasden, London around 1995. Stakes were high, you needed to go back to the States to commence your law degree program. It worked out. Sir peroo! is all you say and your jokes will open doors. You were endowed with joyous humor. Missing you already!"
'suyi Opebiyi
October 28, 2011
"Fly brother... fly. You won."
Remi Adewoye
October 28, 2011
"Olubayo, the first time we met was on my wedding day in Atlanta, GA. You're such a wonderful brother to me. Your sudden departure left us all in a great shock. We love you but God loves you more. 'Til we meet to part no more, farewell."(Remi&Ruth Adewoye)Atlanta,GA."
Yemi-jay Adekanle
October 28, 2011
"Rest in perfect peace. May the Lord be with all you left behind. You will be missed forever."
Kenny Fadairo
October 28, 2011
"When I heard the news of your sudden death, I was emotionally devastated. Was it memory of words we shared together or brotherly advise you give each time I need it? Sleep tight on the bossom of the Lord."
Sugun Ilesanmi
October 28, 2011
"Bayo, the last time we met it was at a gathering of Nigerian friends in NC. We all looked forward to having many of such joyful celebrations together. Your sudden departure left us all in a great shock. We love you but God loves you more. Till we meet to part no more, farewell."
Dotun Adewoye
October 28, 2011
"Oga B, all of these still feels like an out of body experience. As heartbreaking and painful as your untimely passing is, I thank god for a life well spent dedicated to putting a smile on the faces of all who were privileged to interact with you. I hope this pain abates with time"
Olumuyiwa Ojo
October 28, 2011
"Bayo,it is difficult to write a memorial for you.We lived together,studied hard together just so that we might laugh long together,it is therefore painful that you had to leave this early. May your gentle caring soul find rest with your God.You will live forever in my heart.RIP"
Bukky Falore
October 28, 2011
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
Bayo, you were a great friend, confidant and brother. I am still in shock and yet to come to terms with the reality of your death.I accept the perfect will of God a"
Olusola Fadairo
October 28, 2011
"Aburo,
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, just found out through FB. May the almighty lord continue to watch over your loved ones....Sun re o."
Olu Alege
October 28, 2011
"Bayo you are loved and cherished.
I am glad to have known you.A man of integrity.May you rest in gentle peace with our Lord.
My thought and prayers are with the rest of the family."
Funmi Olowokere
October 28, 2011
"My very first birthday I spent with you.How could I forget the birthday cake and when you took me out.As your first goddaughter i will keep your memories and legacy alive.R.I.P.Funmi Olowokere"
Niyi Olowokere
October 28, 2011
"Abite!!! we shared so many memories together music,lawn tennis and many more ,gone so soon but you will never be forgotten.You left an irreplaceable gap in our family.
Yes Liverpool:You're not alone and you will never walk alone. Baba Neyo"
Babajide Olowokere
October 28, 2011
"You are at peace now Bayo. With treasured memories, you will always be in our hearts.
Big Liverpool fan "You'll Never Walk Alone.
Bobby Schillaci"
Ola Ezekiel
October 28, 2011
"GOODBYE, SLEEP TIGHT IN THE BOSOM OF OUR DEAR LORD TILL THE END OF TIME. MISS YOU DEARLY BROTHER.(OLA EZEKIEL AND FAMILY)"
Ayo Oni
October 28, 2011
"THERE GOES MY BEST MATE! THE JOKES HAVE RUN DRY
THE MUSIC HAS STOPPED. THE DAYS HAVE SUDDENLY GOT LONGER
THE SUN HAS SET.TILL WE MEET AGAIN, G'NITE MY SON!
Baba Onite"
Mary Geis
October 28, 2011
"My dear Bayo: I will truly miss you. I was honored to be asked by you and Ono to sing at your wedding and to help with the reception. I will never forget those times nor all of the laughter we had when we were neighbors in Breckenridge. May God hold you in the palm of His hands."
Kemmy Agbetunsin
October 28, 2011
"My brother Olubayo, I never thot I'd write your tribute..here I am writing it under a very heavy heart, we shared life together which am grateful to God for..but your loss created a hole in my heart that could never heal..we laughed together, cried together, prayed together, trusted God together. In another life, you'll be my brother again. I love you always. Good night my dearest."
Yemi Akande
October 28, 2011
"May your kind and gentle soul rest in perfect peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May the Lord in His infinite mercy keep you in His loving arms. (Yemi Akande, London)"
Christine Adejuwon-Babajide
October 28, 2011
"Psalm 30:5 Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. "Cousin we miss you so much but we know your resting with our heavenly father. May God give your wonderful wife and children comfort at this time"... Rest in peace brother xx"
Olusegun Adeleye
October 28, 2011
"ABURO,FOREVER MISSED
A FELLOW DEVOTED LIVERPOOL FAN;YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE
TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE"
Joachim Falomo
October 28, 2011
"It's always sad when you heard of a loved one gone, but GOD knows best, and your memory shall ever be remembered. MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE,SUN RE O. (KAYANFADA & FAMILY)"
Folushola Owolabi
October 28, 2011
"Bayo, Can't believe you have gone, your memories lives in our hearts, you are greatly missed. Death took you too soon, we still cant understand why?"
Ayomide Sowole
October 28, 2011
"Bayo You were vibrant and full of life, very caring and down to earth. You radiate so much love and joy. You know what 2 Thess 4:13-14 we won't sorrow as others who have no hope as God will bring with Him those who slept in Jesus. You will be missed."
Mama and Papa Adejuwon
October 28, 2011
"I only speak with you a few weeks ago while I was in the US and we enjoyed your fellowship last year when you came to the UK.We shall surely miss you son. Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"
Seun Babajide
October 28, 2011
"May the almighty God grant you eternal rest and give your family the strength to bare this huge loss - Sleep well"
Yinka Fashakin-Odukoya
October 28, 2011
"Bayo, your death is like a mirage to me, its like a dream, its a really rude shock.I remember those days in the late 70's when we were growing up and going to school together. You were always full of life and you have always been a wonderful cousin. I keep remember how you always called me up each time"
Dayo and Tuoyo Awani
October 28, 2011
"Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was".
Bayo, Our joy will be greater for knowing you and we will find comfort in our memories of you. RIP dear friend."
Ablodun Olusesi
October 28, 2011
"I was amazed and emotionally devastated when I heard of your untimely passing. What a huge loss to your family, brothers, sisters and friends! You were a wonderful brother, friend and professional colleague. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Adieu to a great fellow. Odigba."
Adebukola Oni
October 28, 2011
"Uncle B WHY this early? The word WHY can only be answered by God and I pray that He will by keeping your beautiful wife and precious daughter. We all miss you. Iyiola Oni"
Fumi Adejuwon
October 28, 2011
"Rest easy cousin. Sing with the angels and be at peace.
til we meet again...Goodbye."
Deji Alake
October 28, 2011
"though difficult to believe.....rest in the bosom of the Almighty i wonder why the the beautiful flowers are plucked before time.....God is awesome"
Marcus Jackson
October 28, 2011
"A simple act of me helping you move while in law school turned into a long-term friendship between us. You were always concerned about my family and praying things were going well for me. Blessed are those that die in the Lord; rest from your labor, your deeds will follow you."
Adetoun Agbetunsin
October 28, 2011
"R.I.P Olubayo oyedele Agbetunsin we luv u bt God luvs u most we shall meet in paradise we wil part no more! Adieu!! Broda Bayo"
Olajumoke Elkanah
October 28, 2011
The Lord knows what we don't know,Rest in peace bro bayo .The Lord will comfort your family at this time.from the entire Elkanah's family"
Olukayode Ogunrinde
October 28, 2011
"I will always cherish the time that I spent with you, playing one of your favorite sport (tennis), listening to your advice and guiding me in the right direction like big brother should. Truly, You will be missed. It is comforting to know that you are in better place. RIP bro!!!"
Funmi Oyelowo-Orelaja
October 28, 2011
"Life is a gift.You were a rare gem in the house of God You served faithfully God love you more.R.I.P"
Ayo Agbetunsin
October 28, 2011
"Brother Bayo, you are a gold in a million and nothing will every change that. Words will never express how much loss it is to us.
Brother Bayo, we love you. I love you. God loves you.
Take care and have a wonderful rest. Bye my Big Brother"
Vwede Adeyemo
October 28, 2011
"Bayo,SHOCK, GRIEF ,DESPAIR ,I can't begin to say it all ,I have questions but I am trusting in God.Rest in Peace in Gods arms where there are no more tears"
Nike Fofah
October 28, 2011
"Death is a debt we all must pay. Bayo , may your loving soul continue to rest in peace !!!"
Sanmi Adebayo
October 28, 2011
"This is really sad ..May God comfort the family you left behind ....The peace of God that passeth all understanding, i pray will abide with your loved ones....RIP Bayo"
Wake County Attorney
October 26, 2011
As a fellow attorney, I have known of Mr. Agbetunsin but did not have the pleasure of meeting him. I am sorry to hear of his passing, as he must've been a gifted attorney and wonderful person. My deepest condolences to the family.
October 25, 2011
I had several legal cases against Bayo over the years and he always conducted himself as a true gentleman and Christian. He was a credit to the legal profession and to humanity. The world was a better place with him in it, and he truly will be missed.
October 25, 2011
Dear Family, I offer my condolences to you. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Bayo on cases in which I was the court-appointed mediator. Bayo was a man of integrity who used his intellectual gifts zealously in the service of his clients. His passing is a loss to the Bar. I hope that you will find comfort in good memories of my colleague Bayo and in the love and care of family and friends.
Jonathan R. Harkavy
October 25, 2011
Your tears of pain do not go unnoticed by God. May He give you strength and hope during this most difficult time.
October 20, 2011
Reading Luke 7:11-17 can provide comfort to your family.