Funsho Adeolu Plans Big For Dad’s Burial

Source: Osaremen Ehi James/Nigeriafilms.com

Prolific actor, Funsho Adeolu is leaving no stone unturned for the final funeral rites of his father, Pa Felix Adeolu Adegeye, who breathed his last on Monday, January 26, 2015. The man died after a brief illness.

Information reaching Nollywoodgists.com reveals that the talented actor, who has acted in both several English and Yoruba movies, is doing everything within his power to give his late dad a befitting burial.

It was disclosed to us by a friend of the role-interpreter that Funsho loved his father and even though his demise was very painful to him, he wants to make sure that the deceased rests well after death. We were also informed by the source close to Funsho that he wants his deceased dad be happy with him for burying him colourfully.

According to the burial arrangements released by the Adegeye family, a lying-in-state ceremony will be held at Gowon Estate, Egbeda, Lagos on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, while a Christian Wake will take place on Friday, March 12, 2015 in the deceased's hometown in Okitipupa, Ondo State and a final burial and reception on Saturday, March 13, 2015.

Late Adegeye, 77, until his death, was a businessman dealing in sports equipment. He was also a respected member of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and is survived by a wife and five children.