Wednesday, March 12, 2025
My grandpops was a man of words , wisdom , humor and much more you really had to know him to see how funny he was . He wasn’t a mean person he was just uptight and didn’t play when it came to the principals of situations and especially when it to came to his family . Growing up I got to see the Charles that was hidden in his shell all his life giving him a chance show his love in ways he didn’t always get a chance to. They always tell me “ grandaddy was never like that with us “ and sometimes it’s kinda nice to hear for me but more nice for them because my Mother and uncles are all wonderful people who were raised by my late Grandfather Charles Okafor and his wife ,my Grandmother Janice Okafor . As you know most times the mom is the one who shows u all the love and the dad is the one who is shows that love tough love especially as an African father there isn’t any games played . I mentioned this” shell “earlier and this shell is more symbolic for my grandfather Charles . Usually when u think of a shell u think an insect with a shell of some sort and it begins to come out of their shell when they’re ready for the transition into their next phase of their life as my Grandfather did . I didn’t get to meet the Charles that was in his youth , stood tall in figure and most importantly his aura which created 4 of the most important people in my life .I got to meet my bald man Charles who loved sleeping , who was yelling at me and grandma about all the noises we made in the car , swiping at my legs making jokes , and all the other memories we shared .
Granddaddy my heart is broken more than ever . I really needed you , you and grandma were more than my grandparents you were my guardian angels really my best friends . Grandfather you stamped your name as a legend and nobody will ever have to fill your shoes because they were taken up with you in heaven the day you left us . It’s our responsibility to walk our own paths through your wisdom and create our own destiny as you would want . I’m sorry gpops this wasn’t how it was supposed to end . Farewell Grandfather I love you and I will take care of your Wife and Daughter as you always told me and the rest of your family . Long live the King .
Shaun Shaun
