Stephen O. Alabi
May 20, 1944 - May 2,2024
Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear.
The Lord is the strength of my life, whom shall I be afraid.
(This was his favorite scripture.)
The late Stephen O. Alabi was born May 20, 1944, in Aturuku compound, Oluode, Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, where he hailed from. He completed all his formal education in Oshogbo, Osun State and also attended the Business College in Oshogbo. He started his career at the Ministry of Works and Housing, Onikan, Lagos State, before he was transferred to the Federal Government Staff and Housing Board at the Federal Secretariat Ikoyi, Lagos State, and there after he immigrated to the United States of America in 1996.
He was a devoted Christian and an active member of the Folawiyo Memorial Methodist Church Ikate, Lawason, Lagos State. He was the National Secretary of the National Soccer Supporters Club in Nigeria and the United States of America for thirty years. He continued to work for several companies. in 2008, he met his wife, Cherry, and they were married in 2011, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He had many loved ones, friends, and family.
He was a coating operator, and operated the forklift, as well as a bale operator. He was an active, and founding member of the United Yoruba Association of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and also served as Secretary for four years.
He leaves behind his wife, Cherry, and children, Kemi Alabi, Sandra Iyabode Martins, Yemisi Alabi, Olugbenga Aderenle Alabi, Olufunke Be Emmanuel (Nee Alabi), Oluwatoyin Feyisola Alabi, Ayodele Alabi, Olayiwola Olawale Alabi (Junior), and many grandchildren.
He loved tennis, soccer, sports, computers, electronics, and enjoyed cooking his Nigerian dish.
Stephen O. Alabi will be missed and remembered for his kindness that he showed, the gentleness that he shared,
his great sense of humor, and the help he gave to others.
Though you may no longer be physically with us, your spirit will live on. Your legacy of love, laughter, and wisdom will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know you. As we bid farewell, we take comfort in knowing that you are at peace with your Creator, reunited with loved ones who have gone before you. Until we meet again, rest in peace, Daddy, as I fondly call you, and to my children you were their loving Grandpa. With all our love, Sandra Iyabode Martins and Family.
One of the hardest things that has ever been required of me was the day that I had to let go as the angels carried you up to heaven.
Daddy, words cannot describe the vacuum you have created in my life. I still cannot believe you are gone. I know a day is coming when we will meet to part no more. We love you, but God loves you more. Olufunke Ben Emmanuel (Nee Alabi) and Family
Daddy, rest in peace. God loves you most. Alabi Oluwatoyin Feyisola and Family
In our hears you will forever be loved. We love you and we will miss you. We believe you are in a better place and our hearts are filled with joy that you in a place of peace, free from all the struggles of life. Ayodele Alabi and Family
The memories of you, Daddy, will forever be cherished, and with pain in our hearts we are forced to say goodbye, and forever you will remain in our hearts. Until we meet again, we love you. Olayiwola Olawale Alabi (Junior) and Family.