Njoku Awa

"The Lord is my shepherd I will fear no evil.. "

Dr. Njoku Ekpe Awa passed away on July 21,2013 at home
surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband, father,
grandfather, and friend to those who knew him. He will be greatly
missed.

Njoku was born to Chief Ekpe and Ola Awa in Nigeria, West Africa, on
December 1, 1938. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from
Michigan State University; and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. He
was hired to teach in the Communication Arts Department at Cornell in
1974. He published numerous articles in his field of study, and traveled
the world participating in conferences and setting up programs in
different countries dealing with-Communication Planning and
Strategy (CPS). He retired Professor Emeritus from Cornell in August
1995.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca where he
was an ordained Deacon and Elder. He worked many years as a
member of the church's International Hunger Program. He was a firm
believer in helping others every chance he could.

He 'was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 43
years Ella Awa; his son Njoku E. Awa, Jr. -"Ogbo"; his daughter Adaku
Jones (Stevaughn, Sr.) and their children Stevaughn Jones, Jr. and
Ella-Rose Jones; his son Apia Awa (Colleen).

We would like to thank the nursing staffs at Cayuga Medical Center,
Strong Memorial, Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home, and Hospicare for their
care and kindness through all of Njoku's difficulties. You were
wonderful.

A memorial service in honor of Dr. Awa will be held at Bang's Funeral
Home, Inc. 209 West Green Street, Ithaca N. Y. ( (607) 272-1922) on
Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 2-3pm; Calling Hour from 1-2pm.