Tomiwa B.· June 5, 2026
He gave me my first job and my first real advice. Rest well, sir.
Let the memory of James be with us forever.
James Adeyemi Okafor of Houston, Texas, died on January 14, 2026, at the age of 61. Born in Enugu, Nigeria, James trained as a civil engineer and spent three decades building bridges — and, just as deliberately, building community. He mentored dozens of young engineers, coached weekend soccer, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Ada, sons Chidi and Emeka, and a neighborhood that considered him family.
Survived by Ada Okafor; Chidi and Emeka.
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