Ozor Luke Odonwodo, the father of Junior Pope, has died one
year after the actor passed away.
In a recent Instagram post, Jennifer Awele, Pope’s wife,
revealed that Odonwodo passed away last month in his 80s.
She described Odonwodo as a caring and devoted father figure
who lived a “good life”, prioritised his loved ones and eventually enjoyed the
rewards of his hard work.
She also prayed for strength for the family to carry on,
while bidding farewell to both father and son.
“Barely one month ago, I was with you in Enugu. Some days
later, Reme (my mother-in-law) called, asked how I and her boys were doing, and
then said that her husband had gone to meet my husband,” she wrote.
“I screamed, but had to quickly pull myself together as she
started crying after I screamed.
“Ozor Luke Odonwodo is one man that genuinely loved me, and
I’m so thankful I got to spend time with him even though short unknowingly in
his last days.
“He passed as an octogenarian who lived a good life, paid
his dues, sacrificed a lot for his family and loved ones, and happily reaped
the fruits of his labour.
“Reme, Nwanyiomam, this is actually a lot within one year,
but I pray God gives you and us all the strength we need to keep pushing no matter
how hard it seems.
“Adieu father and son. You are sorely missed, but we hold
onto the resurrection promises in John 5:28-29 and Acts 24:15.
“Ozor Luke Odonwodo, Jnr Pope Odonwodo — may your gentle
souls rest in perfect peace till we meet to part no more.”
Pope died on April 10, 2024 in a boat accident on the River
Niger in Asaba, Delta state. He was on his way to a movie location when the
incident occurred.
The accident also claimed the lives of four other crew
members.
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