Ozor Luke Odonwodo, Junior Pope’s father, has gone away, exactly one year after his son’s death. The news of her father-in-law’s passing was revealed by Jennifer Awele, who is married to Junior Pope, in an Instagram post. He was in his 80s.
She painted a picture of the octogenarian as a loving and supportive father figure who put his family first, worked hard, and reaped the benefits of his labors in old age.
Not only did the actor’s wife bid farewell to her husband and kid, but she also prayed for the family’s strength to continue.
Just about a month ago, we were in Enugu together. I was informed by Reme, my mother-in-law, that her husband had gone to meet my husband a few days later after she had called to see how her boys and I were doing. She began to cry shortly after I screamed, so I had to rapidly compose myself.
Even though our time together was brief, I am grateful that it was in Ozor Luke Odonwodo’s last days since he was a man who loved me with all his heart.
His elderly appearance belied a life well-lived, a life well-sacrificed for the sake of his loved ones, and a life well-deserved.
Wow, this is a lot to accomplish in a year! I hope God gives you and us the fortitude to keep going, no matter how challenging things get.
Father and son, farewell. We cling to the resurrection promises in John 5:28–29 and Acts 24:15, even though you are greatly missed.
May the sweet souls of Ozor Luke Odonwodo, Jnr. Pope Odonwodo, and everyone else who has passed on rest in perfect peace till we meet again,” she said.
The boating tragedy that claimed Junior Pope’s life on April 10, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State, occurred on the River Niger, according to Naijatrial. He was en route to a filming site when the unfortunate event happened. The tragedy also took the lives of four additional crew members.