Tribute to daddy mate

You played the roles of a father and a friend so well that the age gap between you and me was never an issue.  I remember the journey together at Ladipo Oluwole. I remember very warm trips we made to the “village, ”memorable times together to buy fish at Epe.

Your house was my “hotel” both at Ogba and Redeemed Camp.  You loved me as a son and a friend. We prayed together, joked together and walked with God together.

You loved God and His people. You served God with all your heart and mind. You were brutally sincere, openly caring, deeply loving and warmly generous.

You were one person whose relationship has a lasting significance and influence. Pastor Mate, or rather, daddy Mate, my father-friend, I just simply miss you. Rest on faithful soldier of the cross until we meet again on the resurrection morning.

Adieu. I pray for comfort and strength for your dear wife and children. Pastor David King (Dave Okunade).

Pastor David Adejare Okunade-King

MARCH 18, 2024