Sincerely,
it is a big challenge to write about someone who is close and means a lot to
you. Nevertheless, I am compelled at this time to testify the life my father
lived.
Mr.
Raymond Okechukwu Amuneke (JP) was born on 16th August, 1942 to the family of
late Mr. & Mrs. Johnson Amuneke in Umuanu kindred, Umuonyeche village in Owerri municipal council. His father had burning desire to
train his children in school, so Ray as he was fondly called was admitted into
Christ Church School Owerri (1951 -1956), being very brilliant, he proceeded to
Federal Teaching College Okpala (1957). Bishop Lasbrey College Irete (1964-1970), Then to University of Nigeria Nsukka (1982-1983, 1989-1993) where he had his First and
Master’s degree on Guidance and Counseling. Sir Ray as a teacher taught in
several places like
(1)
Uzii Layout primary
School Owerri & Umudibia primary school Nekede (1971-1980) as class room teacher
(2)
Urban school 1 Owerri and Samuel Njemanze primary school Owerri (1989-1998) as Headmaster 1 & 2.
As
an Administrator, he worked In Owerri Local Government Education Authority (1989-1998) as
principal supervisor of schools and the Assistant chief personnel officer,
Educational Secretary of Owerri municipal council from (1999-2003) and In SUBEB as a
Deputy Director in charge of planning and statistics from 2002 till his
retirement.
Being so sociable,
Sir Ray offered to serve humanity in several offices.
Chairman Ebiri Agaracha age grade Azuzi, General Secretary Ebiri Agaracha age grade (2000),
General Secretary Umuonyeche Community Assembly,
General Secretary Umuanu kindred meeting,
Chairman Council of Educational Secretaries Imo State chapter. (1999-2003),
Assistant Secretary St Barnabas family Christ Anglican Church Owerri ,member Educational
Board, Christ Ang. Church Owerri, member Parochial Church Committee (P C C) Christ Ang. Church
(2004).member transition sub committee
on education Owerri Municipal Council
1999. Member Owerri Community Assembly
Think Tank Committee.
Sir Ray lived a
selfless and humorous life, this can be testified by his relations and all that
came in contact with him.
Married to Mrs. Chinyere Amuneke, their union was
blessed with wonderful children. I know Sir Ray would be very surprised and
honored to see so many of us here for him. I love him and miss him as am sure
we all do.
Sir Ray, a man of
peace, you have fought and you have conquered therefore laa Na udo, Sir Ray,
NAA..NAA!! It is well with your soul.
SURVIVED BY:
Mrs. Chinyere Amuneke –wife
Eberechukwu Amuneke – son
Chukwuemeka Amuneke –son
Ugochukwu Amuneke –son
Nkeiruka Amuneke –daughter
Mr. Felix Amuneke – brother
Madam Mary Amuneke- sister
Madam Jane Amuneke – sister
Mrs. Comfort Essien – sister
And Host of other
relations.
