Kenneth Nwayobije Ekeogu

Kenneth Nwayobije Ekeogu was born November 10, 1953, in Obinze, Nigeria, West Africa, to the late Gabriel and Gladys Ekeogu. He was the eldest son of seven children. Kenneth leaves behind to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 21 years, Malcoma Brown-Ekeogu of the home; three daughters and one son, Obioma (Derrick) Briggs, Onyekachi (Naida) Graham of Phoenix AZ, Ogechi Ekeogu of Warner Robbins GA, and Bricine (Annie) Brown of Los Angeles CA. Nine grandchildren; Obinze Ekeogu, Chelsea Briggs, Onyekachi Ekeogu, Kingsley Kennedy, Naavya Kennedy, Kaidence Brown, Justice Brown, Tristan Brown and Harper Brown. To mourn his loss are three sisters and two brothers all of Nigeria; sisters, Sophia Ekeogu, Comfort (Christian) Ajoku, and Virginia (William) Azubuike; brothers, Benjamin Ekeogu, and George Ekeogu; one Uncle Emmanuel (Angelina)Azunna of Dallas TX and a Cousin Bennett (Ochi) Enyioha of Nigeria, whom he was immensely fond of, and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ekeogu. Kenneth was known to be a very soft-spoken man with few words and a loving smile. He loved working with computers and mathematics. Kenneth grew up and received his primary and secondary education in Nigeria. He was a firm believer that improving oneself through continued education, hard work, and goal setting is the key to success. He moved to the United States in 1978 and attended William Carey University in Hattiesburg MS, graduating in 1982 with a BS degree in Business Administration and Information Technology. He continued his education and received his Master’s degree also in Business Administration at Jackson State University in Jackson MS; as well as, taught economics at the university for one year. After receiving his Master’s, he then attended Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. Kenneth was an entrepreneur and in 2002 began Iceinc Enterprises, whereby he offered computer repair, accounting, and seasonal tax services. Kenneth joined New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in 2005 and attended faithfully until his health declined and he could no longer attend in person. He loved God and stood firmly on God’s word until his transition.

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Kenneth Nwayobije Ekeogu

November 10, 1953 - September 7, 2024