William obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Computer Science from Andrews University, a Master of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University, and his certification as a Web Developer from North Carolina State University. In addition to holding several IT positions, William’s career included establishing a web design company, NetSite, and owning a Colonial Texaco and Fat Boys diner.
To his children, William was a dedicated and loving father, cooking Nigerian cuisine on a weekly basis with his daughter, leading family devotion time, playing board games, heading Sabbath walking trips and being a Cheer Dad. It was William’s daily habit to watch television with his family and spend Vespers watching and discussing sermons by his favorite pastors.
He was an enthusiastic gardener with a green thumb for vegetables. William shared his passion for camping and hiking with his family by taking many trips throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Despite the distance, Obuokam maintained a close relationship with his siblings in the U.S. and Nigeria, often benefiting from their counsel.
Always finding time to prioritize his passion for serving the Lord, William was active in his church throughout the years serving as a Deacon, Pathfinder Director and on the Carolinas Pathfinder Council. William routinely participated in church plays and Vacation Bible School. Once he could no longer travel to church, William attended Sabbath school virtually until the day of his passing.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Antonia; loving children, Jacob and Wanda Rae; mother, Sybel Emejuru; siblings: Ogubuike Emejuru, Esther Amadi-Ikpa, Kemjika Emejuru, Chikwerre Emejuru, Happiness Emejuru, Okechukwu Emejuru, Obuojieke Emejuru, Asondu Emejuru.
A celebration of life service for Obuokam will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM at Raleigh Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4805 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Flowers and other expressions of sympathy may be sent to 117 Jasper Point Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540.
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