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HOUSTON, Texas - Funeral arrangements for Tobi Oyedeji, the All-State Bellaire High School senior basketball player who was a Texas A&M basketball signee, have been announced by the family.
A viewing will be held Friday, May 21, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery located at 12800 Westheimer in Houston (zip code 70777 and phone 281-497-2330).
A Celebration Service will be held at Dominion Chapel located at 1203 Cravens Road in Stafford, Texas (77477) at 7 p.m. on Friday. (Phone 281-208-3510)
The graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery.
In consultation with the NCAA national office, Texas A&M secured permission to provide Tobi's parents with assistance, and Coach Mark Turgeon and the basketball staff are coordinating the assistance. In lieu of flowers, fans and former students who wish to show their support are asked to donate to the Tobi Oyedeji Scholarship Endowment through the 12th Man Foundation. Those who prefer, may also send sympathy cards to the Oyedeji family through the men's basketball office at PO Box 30017, College Station, TX 77842-3017.
"We lost a member of our Aggie basketball family this past week," Texas A&M Head Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon said. "Even though Tobi is gone, he will not be forgotten. He was a very special young man, he was an Aggie. He had a profound influence on so many people."|
"I would continue to ask for prayers for Tobi's parents," Turgeon added. "We will make sure Tobi's family is not burdened by funeral and medical expenses."
"I did not know why Tobi chose Texas A&M," Michael Oyedeji, Tobi's father, said. "He told me he felt like he was part of a family, and that he already felt loved by the team."
Tobi Oyedeji died from injuries suffered in a car accident on Sunday, May 16.
FRIDAY:
5-6:30pm
Wake/Viewing at the funeral home
Forrest Park Westheimer Funeral Home & Cemetery
12800 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77077 (281-497-2330)
7:00pm
Celebration Service at the Church
Dominion Church
1203 Cravens Road
Stafford, TX 77477 (281-208-3510)
SATURDAY:
1:00pm
Gravesite burial
Forrest Park Westheimer Funeral Home & Cemetary
In lieu of flowers:
Checks or money orders can be sent to:
Tobi Oyedeji Endowed Scholarship
12th Man Foundation
Attn: Tobi O Scholarship Endowment
Box 2800
College Station, TX 77841-2800
Credit card contributions are accepted online at www.12thmanfoundation.com/majorgifts. |
