Engr. Zacchaeus Adeluse Famokun
Your love continues to shine in our hearts.
Tribute to Engr. Z. A. Famokun
Engr. Zacchaeus Adeluse Famokun, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the community, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on July 17, 1941, in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria, Zacchaeus Adeluse lived a life of dedication, integrity, and deep faith that touched all who knew him.
A devoted husband to Ruth Famokun, his beloved wife of many years, Zacchaeus Adeluse created a home filled with love, respect, and warmth. Together, they raised four children, instilling in them the values of kindness, hard work, and respect for others that he so deeply cherished.
Zacchaeus Adeluse was known in his community as a man of unwavering faith, whose God-fearing nature served as a guiding beacon throughout his life. His gentle and accommodating spirit was matched by his unwavering dedication to those he loved, making him a loving husband, a caring father, and a doting grandfather to his grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life.
His life was a testament to the power of kindness. He had a quiet demeanor that exuded peace and drew people to him, and he always found joy in offering a helping hand or a compassionate ear. Zacchaeus Adeluse's kindness and gentle nature left a profound impact on all who had the privilege to know him.
A committed and hardworking individual, Zacchaeus Adeluse dedicated his years to improving the lives of those around him, striving always to leave the world a better place than he found it. His legacy is one of love, peace, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Zacchaeus Adeluse Famokun's memory will forever be cherished by his wife Ruth, his children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. Though he is no longer with us, the lessons he imparted and the love he gave will live on in the hearts of those he touched. Rest in peace, dear Zacchaeus Adeluse, knowing that your life made a difference and your legacy will continue to inspire.
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February 24, 2025
Tribute to a worthy Father.
Meeting Baba Zaccheus Famokun in Scripture Union Campus Fellowship as the RCFC(Campuses in Ondo, Ekiti, Osun and Oyo) was a great privilege.
Baba Zaccheus Famokun, you were always available to attend to us and ensuring that SUCF was never left out on campuses.
You were a great blessing to us even when we graduated from University, you were still checking on many of us.
We got married, Baba Zaccheus Famokun kept checking on us.
Thank you for Fathering every youth you met under the platform of SUCF, the then Osogbo Region.
Baba Zaccheus Famokun, keep resting in the bossom of your maker.
Meeting Baba Zaccheus Famokun in Scripture Union Campus Fellowship as the RCFC(Campuses in Ondo, Ekiti, Osun and Oyo) was a great privilege.
Baba Zaccheus Famokun, you were always available to attend to us and ensuring that SUCF was never left out on campuses.
You were a great blessing to us even when we graduated from University, you were still checking on many of us.
We got married, Baba Zaccheus Famokun kept checking on us.
Thank you for Fathering every youth you met under the platform of SUCF, the then Osogbo Region.
Baba Zaccheus Famokun, keep resting in the bossom of your maker.
February 18, 2025
The news of your passing came as a rude shock, not because you are too young to pass but because it is too early for the family to lose you. It is difficult to accept that someone so dear to us is no longer with us. You were a guiding light, always offering wisdom in the gentlest of ways. You will forever be remembered for your soft tone advice whether in times of joy or challenge. You carried the values of the Lawal's family with honor, grace and dignity always striving to uphold the values that bound us together. Your kindness, love and wisdom will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, my most reverred egbon, you will be deeply missed but your legacy will never fade. Good night to a True and Worhty Ambassador of the Lawal family.
Hon. Justice Kunle Lawal
Hon. Justice Kunle Lawal
December 13, 2024
He stood out taller than numerous lecturers that taught me at Fed Poly Ado, EEE department,Electrical Engineering Science etc,I'm always happy when he holds his chalk and writes on the black board then.
Baba,i celebrate you for being among those who encouraged my love for Electrical Engineering.
Rest in Peace Baba.
Baba,i celebrate you for being among those who encouraged my love for Electrical Engineering.
Rest in Peace Baba.
December 5, 2024
TRIBUTE TO ENGR. Z A FAMOKUN.
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As we are set to bid Engr Z A Famokun, a final farewell, let it be known to all men that life is an inexplicable pattern of misery where no man knows when he was born and when he would die. And this notorious fact is deeply rooted in the fact that everyman is created by God with it’s work, and the talents are the guide, for no man can grow above and beyond his destiny, for every man’s destiny has relationship with God. So let it be with Zacchaeus Adeluse Famokun. Let it be with Ilara Mokin born boy. Let it be with former head,Electricial/Electronic Engineering department. Let it be with former Dean, school of Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Ado- Ekiti.
Engr Z A Famokun meant different things to different people. To his darling wife, he was a dutiful husband. To his children, he was a loving and caring father. To his in-laws, he was a reliable and responsible father in-law. To me, he was a friend, a brother and a senior professional colleague of about 40yrears, and loosing someone of this length of time of association can be painful and demoralizing.
When it was my turn to take over as Head of Department from him, he did not hesitate but cooperated and stood by me to succeed. We were close and cordial even after retirement to the extent that he called to inform me the moment he made up his mind to donate some textbooks to the department.
Engr. Famokun has received a glorious exit and he is already with the Lord. He has not died prematurely and we can boldly say of him that he was a fulfilled man. He was an individual who came to the World. He fought and he conquered. I pray his soul will rest in perfect peace - Amen!.
Engr A. J. Familua
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As we are set to bid Engr Z A Famokun, a final farewell, let it be known to all men that life is an inexplicable pattern of misery where no man knows when he was born and when he would die. And this notorious fact is deeply rooted in the fact that everyman is created by God with it’s work, and the talents are the guide, for no man can grow above and beyond his destiny, for every man’s destiny has relationship with God. So let it be with Zacchaeus Adeluse Famokun. Let it be with Ilara Mokin born boy. Let it be with former head,Electricial/Electronic Engineering department. Let it be with former Dean, school of Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Ado- Ekiti.
Engr Z A Famokun meant different things to different people. To his darling wife, he was a dutiful husband. To his children, he was a loving and caring father. To his in-laws, he was a reliable and responsible father in-law. To me, he was a friend, a brother and a senior professional colleague of about 40yrears, and loosing someone of this length of time of association can be painful and demoralizing.
When it was my turn to take over as Head of Department from him, he did not hesitate but cooperated and stood by me to succeed. We were close and cordial even after retirement to the extent that he called to inform me the moment he made up his mind to donate some textbooks to the department.
Engr. Famokun has received a glorious exit and he is already with the Lord. He has not died prematurely and we can boldly say of him that he was a fulfilled man. He was an individual who came to the World. He fought and he conquered. I pray his soul will rest in perfect peace - Amen!.
Engr A. J. Familua
December 5, 2024
Thank God for knowing you and the family .We can’t believe the news of your departure . What a practical Christian you were daddy.We will miss our pet names.We love you but God loves you more.Missing you is an understatement . You left good memories in the heart of all who knew you.May the good Lord comfort all the people you left behind.
November 26, 2024
*TRIBUTE TO ONE OF GOD'S GENERAL-ENGR. ZACHEUS FAMOKUN.*
*Our relationship dated back to over 47years ago.* *I knew Engr. Z. Famokun during our National Youth Service Corps in 1976/77 batch at Kano State.*
*He was then a young believer in Christ Jesus,very desirous of the Word of God and fellowship with brethren.* *He was very active in the Corper's Fellowship and his sacrificial love, humility and commitment were exemplary.*
*Engr Famokun was a very diligent and articulate person who settled for nothing less than excellence performance in both spiritual and secular issues.* *In his NYSC primary assignment,he distinguished himself among others so much that his Employer passionately pleaded with him to be absorbed into their Establishment for full time employment.He however turned down the offer because he wanted to come back to the South to join his family.*
*My relationship with Engr Famokun continued to grow stronger after the Service Year in Kano.* *After marriage,our families because very close too.* *My wife and first daughter put up with Engr Famokun and family in their official residence behind Ilesha garage,Akure between 1983 and 1985.* *We enjoyed great hospitality and love from the entire family which will remain indelible in our hearts.*
*Engr Famokun lived a life of sacrifice for others especially his immediate family and all those who had contact with him.* *He was accessible to both the low and the high in the society.*
*He was a father that combined discipline and love in raising up four godly and dependable children.*
*My family will miss his counsel,great sense of humour and many other things we shared together,but we're comforted with the the fact that he slept peacefully in the Lord and as a believer in the Lordship of Jesus Christ.* *We're missing him just for awhile but we shall by the grace of God,meet at the feet of Jesus Christ.*
*Sleep on beloved! Sleep beloved!! Sleep on beloved!!! until the glorious Resurrection Morning.*
*Mr & Mrs M.A.Adebiyi.*
*Our relationship dated back to over 47years ago.* *I knew Engr. Z. Famokun during our National Youth Service Corps in 1976/77 batch at Kano State.*
*He was then a young believer in Christ Jesus,very desirous of the Word of God and fellowship with brethren.* *He was very active in the Corper's Fellowship and his sacrificial love, humility and commitment were exemplary.*
*Engr Famokun was a very diligent and articulate person who settled for nothing less than excellence performance in both spiritual and secular issues.* *In his NYSC primary assignment,he distinguished himself among others so much that his Employer passionately pleaded with him to be absorbed into their Establishment for full time employment.He however turned down the offer because he wanted to come back to the South to join his family.*
*My relationship with Engr Famokun continued to grow stronger after the Service Year in Kano.* *After marriage,our families because very close too.* *My wife and first daughter put up with Engr Famokun and family in their official residence behind Ilesha garage,Akure between 1983 and 1985.* *We enjoyed great hospitality and love from the entire family which will remain indelible in our hearts.*
*Engr Famokun lived a life of sacrifice for others especially his immediate family and all those who had contact with him.* *He was accessible to both the low and the high in the society.*
*He was a father that combined discipline and love in raising up four godly and dependable children.*
*My family will miss his counsel,great sense of humour and many other things we shared together,but we're comforted with the the fact that he slept peacefully in the Lord and as a believer in the Lordship of Jesus Christ.* *We're missing him just for awhile but we shall by the grace of God,meet at the feet of Jesus Christ.*
*Sleep on beloved! Sleep beloved!! Sleep on beloved!!! until the glorious Resurrection Morning.*
*Mr & Mrs M.A.Adebiyi.*
November 26, 2024
Engr. Z. Famokun, Fomokun of Electrical, the journey we started in the year 1980 at Akure ended at Ado Ekiti when we started retiring at the retirement age, since we have gone different directions. Thank God we left EEE better than we met it. Ogun omode ko no sere fogbun odun sayeth Yoruba adage. The interactions we had with one another, will make it difficult to forget each other. Rest perfectly in peace. Oga Famokun good night sir.
November 24, 2024
Tribute to Engr. Z. A. Famokun
It is with deep respect and a profound sense of gratitude that I write this tribute to a man whose life was a beacon of faith, discipline, and innovation—Engr. Z. A. Famokun. From the earliest memories of my childhood, he stood as an inspiring figure, embodying qualities that left an indelible mark on my life and the lives of countless others.
Engr. Famokun was not only a devoted Christian but also a man of unwavering principles. His faith was not confined to words but reflected in his actions, his integrity, and his deep commitment to serving God and humanity. He lived a disciplined life, setting a standard of excellence and godliness that was evident to everyone who encountered him.
As an engineer, his contributions were nothing short of remarkable. He was a trailblazer, a man ahead of his time, whose innovative mind brought to life the first inverter—a pioneering achievement that continues to impact modern energy solutions. His brilliance in engineering was matched only by his humility and his eagerness to mentor and guide those around him.
To me, Engr. Z A as popularly called by us, was more than a mentor; he was a father figure, a role model, and a source of inspiration. He taught me the value of hard work, the power of faith, and the importance of perseverance. His guidance shaped my values and career path, and I owe much of who I am today to his influence.
Though he has left this earthly realm, his legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the innovations he brought to life, and the example of a life well-lived in service to God and humanity. Engr. Z A Famokun's life reminds us that greatness is not measured by titles or accolades but by the impact we make and the values we uphold.
Rest well, dear mentor, father and friend, in the loving arms of the Lord you served so faithfully. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
It is with deep respect and a profound sense of gratitude that I write this tribute to a man whose life was a beacon of faith, discipline, and innovation—Engr. Z. A. Famokun. From the earliest memories of my childhood, he stood as an inspiring figure, embodying qualities that left an indelible mark on my life and the lives of countless others.
Engr. Famokun was not only a devoted Christian but also a man of unwavering principles. His faith was not confined to words but reflected in his actions, his integrity, and his deep commitment to serving God and humanity. He lived a disciplined life, setting a standard of excellence and godliness that was evident to everyone who encountered him.
As an engineer, his contributions were nothing short of remarkable. He was a trailblazer, a man ahead of his time, whose innovative mind brought to life the first inverter—a pioneering achievement that continues to impact modern energy solutions. His brilliance in engineering was matched only by his humility and his eagerness to mentor and guide those around him.
To me, Engr. Z A as popularly called by us, was more than a mentor; he was a father figure, a role model, and a source of inspiration. He taught me the value of hard work, the power of faith, and the importance of perseverance. His guidance shaped my values and career path, and I owe much of who I am today to his influence.
Though he has left this earthly realm, his legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the innovations he brought to life, and the example of a life well-lived in service to God and humanity. Engr. Z A Famokun's life reminds us that greatness is not measured by titles or accolades but by the impact we make and the values we uphold.
Rest well, dear mentor, father and friend, in the loving arms of the Lord you served so faithfully. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
November 22, 2024
My uncle, Engr Famokun was a devoted Christian and disciplinarian. His word of advice is one of the reasons I turned out to be a strong and hardworking woman. He might be gone, but his legacy lives on in the many lives he affected, especially mine. May your soul find rest in the blossom of your maker.
November 18, 2024
In loving memory of our Uncle, Engr. Zachaeus Adeluse Famokun—a father, mentor, and role model. Your absence has left a deep void in our hearts, but your love, wisdom, and laughter continue to echo in our lives. You were a constant source of support and guidance, shaping us all with your kindness. Though you are no longer with us, the memories we shared will forever bring us comfort. Rest in peace, Uncle. Your spirit will live on in our hearts forever.
Prince&Princess Kola&Mosun Olaniyi. Ile-Ife. Osun State
Prince&Princess Kola&Mosun Olaniyi. Ile-Ife. Osun State
November 13, 2024
Engineer Zaccheous Faluse Famokun, mäy your soul rest in the bossom of your Lord. Amin.
May the Almighty give your Family the fortitude to bear your irreparable lost to the Family. Aminayallahu.
May the Almighty give your Family the fortitude to bear your irreparable lost to the Family. Aminayallahu.
November 13, 2024
Daddy Famokun was a great teacher, a practical man to the core. He was a Lecturer with passion both in the classroom and laboratory.
He taught me Electrical Machines in Fed poly Ado Ekiti.
I equally worked under him as a staff. He was a dedicated and diligent lecturer of repute.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Good night my teacher...
Engr Ojo Alaba
EEE Dept, Fed poly Ado Ekiti.
He taught me Electrical Machines in Fed poly Ado Ekiti.
I equally worked under him as a staff. He was a dedicated and diligent lecturer of repute.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Good night my teacher...
Engr Ojo Alaba
EEE Dept, Fed poly Ado Ekiti.
November 12, 2024
Daddy Famokun was a great man. He taught with passion. I was his student in The Fed Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Electrical Engineering department.
He was a man with great dignity and integrity who never soiled his hands with ungodly attributes.
May Baba soul Rest in peace. My condolences 💐 to the children and family Baba left behind.
He was a man with great dignity and integrity who never soiled his hands with ungodly attributes.
May Baba soul Rest in peace. My condolences 💐 to the children and family Baba left behind.
November 11, 2024
Engr. Z.A. Famokun was indeed a father to us, an exceptional Electrical Machines Lecturer. He taught me in 2006 at Federal University of Technology, Akure. Up till today, his notes are domiciled in my Library. He had a very a special handwriting that any Student would passionately want to view and carefully reproduce in his note book. The news of your demise came to EEE Department as a rude shock. I am aware that you donated some textbooks to the Department after your retirement. You selflessly taught ICT courses at a time in the Department. You made great, unequal and unparallel contributions to the growth and development of EEE Department. You came, saw and conquered. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Adieu Baba Engr. Z A. Famokun.
Engr. O S. Adeoye
HoD, EEE.
Federal Polytechnic,
Ado -Ekiti.
Engr. O S. Adeoye
HoD, EEE.
Federal Polytechnic,
Ado -Ekiti.
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What was Engr. Zacchaeus favorite Travel destination?
Ilara Mokin, Ondo-State, Nigeria
What was Zacchaeus's favorite Book?
The Bible
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