To our wonderful dad, you lived a fulfilled life and you impacted everyone around you.  Your demise came as a rude shock and at a time we least expected but who are we to question God. The Bible says the righteous is taken away from the evil to come (Isaiah 57:1)

I grew up knowing you  as a mentor, a role model, someone I  always look up to and I share in your wealth of experience .  You were loving, kind, generous and  as the Olori Ebi that you were fondly called, you stood as a pillar that held the family together.

On the sands of time, you have left your footprints with glory. Continue to rest in peace Daddy Doks.

*Tribute to Omoba ADEDOKUN ADEGBITE ADEYEMO*

When a leave withers from a tree, it makes no sound but when the tree itself falls, the sound is loudest creating a big vacuum difficult to fill.

A Tree has fallen! The effect is devastating, our heart is heavy with sadness and tears drop freely from us.

Truly life is all about sound and fury, signifying nothing. We came into this world with nothing but definately won't take anything when we exit the world.

The true legacy of life is in the amount of life we touched.

Omoba Adedokun Adegbite had touched lots of life. He was a man of the people. A philanthropy to the core, always looking for how to invest in people and creating the enabling environment to thrive.

History can never forget you. Your wealth of wisdom is second to none. You shinned like a star in the midst of the family. Creating a vacuum big for anyone to fill.

I can not forget how you stood in the gap as my father during my wedding. The role you played in my education and the boy of yesterday you have nurtured to be a man!

Ah! Death, one day victory shall be ascertained over you.

Kabiyesi ree o, though in Yoruba land, kings do not die but change base, my consolation is that you are resting under the bosoom of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Death surely will be destroy very soon and the joy of not loosing our loved ones will be restored.

For now, let remember, Life is short, death is real; eternity is coming.

Adieu Omoba Adedokun Adegbite Adeyemo.

From segun Oladogba.

We could hardly believe when we were told that you passed on and it's still difficult to bear.You were a great person, jovial, kind, blessing to people and the entire family. You have this detailed personality that is unmatchable and appealing to all. God bless your soul and thank you for the good memories you left us with. Goodbye Big Daddy.

- Foluso Adeyemo

I am still so shocked and filled with disbelief at the passing of Uncle Dokun Adeyemo. I always felt especially close to him amongst my Dad's friends because we share the same name ("Dokun") and have birthdays just a day apart. Additionally, I'll always remember him for being so very supportive in my various endeavors throughout my life.

In 1998 when I was preparing from my WAEC exams; he encouraged me by offering to pay me for every course that I attained a grade A result. I laughed at the time. I was very surprised to receive money from him a few weeks after receiving my result. That money became the first funds that I used to start pursuing my passion and interest in stock market investing.

His support of me continued in life: A few years ago, I was considering going into Agribusiness. Uncle took out the time to explain his experiences in managing a large farm and encouraged me to seriously consider the business. Additionally, he offered to partner with me and give me support in any way I would need.

I will always appreciate the emotional and financial support he provided to me and my family at the time of my Dad's passing in addition to all the other support he has provided to me. I pray that the good Lord keeps and comforts the family that is left behind. Rest well Sir ... Till we all meet Again.

- 'Dokun Adewole

TRIBUTE TO OUR VERY DEAR FRIEND DOKUN

We received with deep shock and sadness, but with submission to the will of the Almighty God, the news of the departure of our very close & dear long-time friend, Prince Adedokun Adeyemo(very fondly known as and called "Sir Doks") Our more than 30-year connection with him and his family has been particularly deep and outstanding. Hence, it is difficult for us to justifiably describe our relationship in just a few words.

He was one of those individuals with whom we developed extremely warm, genuine and enduring filial relationship. His virtues included unwavering commitment, courage, uncompromising dedication to excellence, endurance, unassuming personality, unalloyed commitment to God and church, and tolerance and love of others. He had a bubbling, ever smiling and friendly disposition to all but was always firm in his defence of everything that is good, honourable and worthy. He was spontaneous in offering support, particularly to the old, under-priviledged or physically challenged. He was generous in giving to worthy causes for individuals and organisations.

His qualities and attributes enabled him to achieve high levels of performance in his professional career. After his retirement from paid employment, his successful transition to the life of a gentleman farmer was very successful and satisfying to him while simultaneously benefitting many of us who interacted with him. For the past 25 years, Dokun was an outstanding and reliable neighbour to all of us who lived on the same street with him.

Most imprtantly, he was strongly and consistently devoted to and supportive of his wife and was a particularly close and doting father who inspired and fully supported his children to achieve great heights.

Having led such an outstanding active and worthy life,, he has taken his bow from the stage of this world. We will greatly miss him and our truly happy and cherished long association with him.

We pray that the Almighty God will grant him perpetual peaceful rest. We also pray that God will console and continue to uphold his devoted wife, Yetunde and their children as well as his entire wider family.

His memory will forever remain fresh in our hearts.

Femi & Bimpe Lalude

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TRIBUTE TO MY BABA OKO

An  excellent Baba oko, a rare gem, full of courtesy, humility and the love of God.

We will forever cherish your memories and hope for grace to see through this difficult time of partng.

Hmmm! The last book you read on that faithful day you stepped out, seeing His glory. I am consoled that you lived for the Lord, therefore you are resting in His bossom. Truly you've seen His glory!

Baba Oko mi, we love you but God loves you most, may the Lord grant you eternal rest in His bosom. Amen

Sure o, Omo Oba Adeyemo!

I was shocked when I heard the news of Sir Doks's passing.

I pray God grant the family and friends the fortitude to bear this loss. 

May the soul of the gentle departed rest in peace.

TRIBUTE TO A GREAT BOSS.

Sir Doks, writing this tribute has been a struggle, I am trying to wrap my head with the fact that we cannot reach you anymore with just a phone call. We had work plans scheduled for September/October 2022, I wish I had a magic wand to turn the hand of the clock.

You were such a gentleman, always positive and encouraging the younger generation. Working with you was an awesome experience as you were ever ready to teach and give guidance. I am grateful that our paths crossed as I hold on to the work and life lessons you shared with us.

Oh, I hate to say goodbye, but I find solace in the lives you impacted and the memories.

Rest in peace Sir Doks till we meet again on the resurrection morning.

Adieu Boss.

Eky Ayi and crew.

PRINCE ADEDOKUN “SIR DOKS”

Prince Adedokun Adeyemo was the pioneer member of the Bible Study Group of the Anglican Church on the Peninsula {ANCOPEN} and the immediate past coordinator of the Group. For years he hosted the Monthly Review meetings in his house, and he will always provide us with all sorts of treats to ensure that we were comfortable.

He provided us with mangoes when in season, agbolumo, plantain and banana from his farm. He took care of everyone.

Sir Doks, as we fondly call him, fed us spiritually and physically. His popular quote when issues are raised and he does not agree was, ‘Show me where it is in the Bible because it is not in my own Bible.’ He was a devoted student of the word of God constantly researching not just the Bible, Devotionals and always ready to be part of a discussion that has to do with scriptures.

A humble man always smiling, he believed in the simplicity of the Christian living and faith. He left us a good example to follow; live humbly and live out God’s Word.

The Bible Study Group of ANCOPEN has lost a mentor, a friend, a great teacher, a brother and a friend. We will miss his smile, his passion for the word and most of all the simplicity of his Christian life.

Great soldier of God you fought a good fight, you have finished your earthly race and kept the faith. Receive the crown of Glory awaiting those who serve Him faithfully.

Enjoy God’s glory as you now see Him face to face.

When I received a call about Sir Doks as we fondly call him I was shocked as we had been in Church the previous week and he was in good health. Prince Adeyemo loved the word of God and is always eager to share it. He will be missed by all of us in the Bible Study group. 

I will miss his smile and always asking how am doing. Rest in peace beautiful soul.

Uncle Dokun,was one of a kind.In December 2014,when I was in the hospital alone,he called often to check on me.
Never stopped until I was fully recovered.When he thought I needed more rest,he pressed on me to involve my company's HR department requesting for more weeks off work which was granted.

We shared passion for driving Cars and farming.I told you of how,I drove from Calabar to Lagos alone within a space of 12hrs.And your regular 4hrs drive to Ife.

You helped with correction of my school assignment,with the verdict "not good enough".

You never encouraged listening to gossip.You believe in building bridges and always preach forgiveness.

You are not one to shy away from challenges.It's part of life ,you will always say.

You dwell less on your own issues and health matters."It's part of getting older".Never wanting any to worry about you.

You remind me"Never forget ,you are Royal"…

I miss you,so much!

Rest on Uncle 'Dokun.

TRIBUTE TO SIR DOKS aka OBA LOLA

Sir Doks. All I can say is “may your soul rest in peace with the Lord.” From everything everyone is saying you never wanted a lingering transition. You wanted to go out quickly without much fuss. You got some but not all your wishes because your passage has created a great deal of fuss. The outpouring of love and support for your family is amazing. It has made us all realise that mortality is real; especially for all of us over 60 who now realise that we are all in the departure lounge waiting for our flight to be called.

The paths of the Adeyemo and Thomas families crossed and became intertwined when we moved to Assen, The Netherlands on a Shell cross posting assignment toward the latter part 1986. We lived next door to each other separated only by one other house. The situation became interesting with the arrival of Taiwo and Kehinde making it five young kids for Yetunde and you to manage. My late wife and Yetunde became even closer as did our children and we the men. Yetunde and I are similar in character while my late wife and Sir Doks are Siamese twins in nature. It was a perfectly balanced relationship.

Sir Doks was at ease with the combined army of children swarming around him; something I did not have the capacity for. He was a unique character and demonstrated this in many ways. He could sleep amid a tsunami and/or a nuclear attack. He was one of the most relaxed and easy going yet firm, stubborn and opinionated person I have ever known. One phrase that summarises Sir Doks’ attitude to life is the Yoruba saying (and pardon my spelling) “ko ti koja ifarada “. With this statement and his ability to sleep instantly he shrugged off stress and managed to keep an even perspective of life and the events around him.

But we got on famously. In Assen, Sir Doks and I would finish work at 4pm jump into one of our cars and shoot off to Amsterdam, Rotterdam or The Hague for a concert and drive back to Assen ready for work the next morning. The Dutch and most of the Nigerian community thought we were crazy. We co-existed as friends and neighbours on Zevenster Straat , Assen for more than 4 years before we left for Nigeria circa October 1990 at the end of my assignment.

Sir Doks and I linked up again after I had resigned from Shell in 1998 to relocate my family to Canada and start my entrepreneurial journey. I started off in Bori Road, Rumuibekwe Estate, Port Harcourt and Sir Doks stayed with me in my home office when he was transferred to Port Harcourt while the family was in Lagos. We lived as two quasi bachelors eating as best as we could while trying to provide for our families.

He was there to encourage me and help me weather the storms of undertaking the new journey of a middle-aged entrepreneur in Nigeria and his words of advice helped me to stay the course when things got difficult as they are bound to do.

Our personal and family friendship continued when we both moved back to Lagos. We combined friendship with business because it is good to work with people you can trust especially in a country like Nigeria. I often called on him for expert advice on HR matters related to Frontier Oil .

He called me unexpectedly on Wednesday 21 September 2022 and after our usual banter we agreed to meet on 28th September as he would be travelling to the USA in October for at least two months. It was not meant to be for he passed away on 24th September 2022 unexpectedly. This is proof that man proposes but only God disposes. I learnt that he also called many people he had not seen or spoken with for some time in the preceding weeks and days including Gbola Sobande. Was Sir Doks saying his goodbyes? We shall never know.

What I do know is that a unique and wonderful man has gone to rest in the Lord.

I say to Yetunde, Dedun, Banke, Kunbi , Taiwo and Kehinde that you should be proud of your dad as he was proud of you. He lived a fulfilled life and knew the meaning of contentment. He enjoyed being a gentleman farmer as I called him. He loved you, his family, passionately and did his best to help you become the accomplished young women you are today.

Back to the present. Sir Doks is gone. I can only pray once again that he will find his resting place with the Lord and that “ko koja ifarada” for him .

Adieu Sir Doks.

Dada Thomas

Dear brother, sleep on. We thank God for a life well spent when alive.

Adedokun Adegbite, you were suddenly taken away from us without saying good bye. Who are we to query God?. You were an epitome of love, peace, kindness having heavenly qualities that are too numerous to mention.

We cannot quantify your love for us, your siblings, making us comfortable at all cost.

We take solace in the Lord, dear brother.

A o pade lese Jesu.

Adieu, our able captain.

A TRIBUTE TO SIR DOKS MY MENTOR AND FRIEND

How does one write a tribute when you are still in denial? I am yet to come to terms with the fact that my big brother, friend, and mentor is no more here on earth.

I joined Shell as a trainee HR professional. I walked into the office on the 15th Floor of the Shell office in Lagos and met a certain Mr Dokun Adeyemo. That fateful day in September 1984 began a lifelong journey of brotherhood and friendship until his death. I have immensely benefitted from knowing Sir Doks in so many ways I simply cannot count.

First and foremost, he took me under his wings and taught me the ropes in HR Management. He was forthright, simple and had no airs about him. Sir Doks was a phenomenal mentor. He was patient, gentle and full of wisdom. I know saying he was patient will come as a shock to so many but yes, he was always patient and accommodating with me. I simply enjoyed a unique relationship with him and took many liberties, which I dare say many members of his immediate family can’t take. He guided me in discovering solutions to whatever challenge I was having; he was generous with his advice and made it practical by sharing personal experiences.

My years of working with Sir Doks were most pivotal in my working life. I couldn’t be happier with the results, and I owe a lot of that to the years of his advice and support. It saddens me to come to terms with the reality of his death.

Our relationship went beyond the office. As a young man working with him, on Fridays I will write little notes (no mobile phones back then) for him to take home to his wife – Sisi Yetunde, telling her what I would like to eat over the weekend when I visited their house in Ilupeju. I also had a relationship with the children and will take them to ‘44’ on Awolowo Road in Ikoyi for ice cream.

Sir Doks extended his love and care for me to my wife, Folake and our children. He encouraged me to date Folake while we both worked in Shell. Folake has gone on to develop a very close personal relationship with the entire Adeyemo family. Sir Doks will call her on his way back from his farm in Ife to give her products and will also send some through her to her parents. My daughters have developed their own relationship with his daughters as well.

He and Mama Doks opened their house to our guests from Lagos during my late mum’s funeral in Port Harcourt. In our VGC days we celebrated Christmas day together. Sir Doks is known to my siblings and became friends with them. We had simply become family.

My love for jazz music can be traced to him. We attended jazz concerts in Lagos – Kenny G, George Benson etc but never quite made it to SA for a jazz concert there. A big regret I have today. He loved his coffee and got my hooked on his favorite Douwe Egberts coffee, which became a duty-free shopping request made to anyone traveling through Schipol.

The value of our friendship is beyond measure. I will surely miss him.

"I thank my God every time I remember you." - Philippians 1:3. Rest in peace Sir Doks!

Folake & Emmanuel Etomi