The father of Junior Pope, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, has died one year after the actor passed away.
Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele, in an Instagram post, disclosed that her father-in-law died in his 80s.
She described octogenarian 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.
The wife of the late actor 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 me and her boys were doing, and then said that her husband had gone to meet my husband.
“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,” she wrote.
DAILY POST recalls that Junior 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.
