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sometimes to a fault as none of us could keep up pace with him including my
late mum, Mama Bea. In 1993 when there was drought and extreme Bush
fires in Ghana which resulted in food shortages. We had plenty to eat as this
Tribute to Daddy Willie
man I had the privilege of calling my Dad, farmed amongst swamps and
By Mama Ruth rocks to feed his family and friends. To others they saw a waste patch of
land but to him it was an opportunity to make good use of an empty space.
That was the kind of man he was. His ability to adapt to change and survive
challenges in his life was at a different level which taught us to be resilient
addy Willie as we affectionately called him was the dad who provided and depend on God at all times.
for his children as best as he possibly could with what he had. A very
Dcontent man he was who aspired to do better always. As a child of the Presbyterian Manse discipline, hardwork and seeing the
good in everyone was his trade mark. He was a giver and his neighbours are
We were privileged to travel with him. As he worked in different going to miss his free carrots, lettuces and other fresh veggies from his
departments over the country at different times. He taught us so many garden. His church life was a big part of his life. He served in various
things as growing children which used to annoy us at the time but as we grew capacities and he brought his professional skills to benefit the church
older we understood what he was trying to teach us. He will take us in his wherever he fellow shipped and was allowed to do so. If you lived in his house
Jeep all over the Upper Region either to visit friends or just to watch the you will go to church and he will teach you to understand why you should.
Elephants in the wild or the Paga crocs. Very long and dusty journeys at the One of the numerous questions he will ask of anyone coming to stay or work
time. with him is "where do you worship" being considerate of the fact that not
everyone is a Christian.
Down south he would pack snacks and wake us up early in the morning to go
for long walks and back to either Nurses Quarters or Atekyem in Koforidua When he was unable to attend church in his old age and due to Covid , you
where we lived at different times of our lives. And you were not given any would have to have a very good reason to stay at home on a Sunday
prior notice by the way. Now we understand he was teaching us the Morning. Daddy was stubborn in a good way as he never gave up on
discipline of exercises at no cost, enjoying the nature around you and a anything he set his mind to do. He was a knowledgeable man and will have
healthy lifestyle. We are where we are as adults because together with our conversations with you about anything and everything. He will engage the
late Mum they made us understand that we are one team as a family. youngest grandchildren to their understanding and equally engage those in
Daddy also taught us you can have fun but you need to achieve your set university telling them to work hard or they will be kicked out of their courses.
goals. It is standing joke amongst the family and friends that if you do not have
time don't visit Daddy Willie.
As young adults we will go out with our friends but he didn't care whether
you slept at 10pm or 1am he will wake you up at 4am or 5am to pray, have God was and has been good to Daddy even in his old age he remembered
morning devotion and to study for at least an hour before your actual day everything, everyone and no matter how long it was that he saw you he will
started and it was earlier if we were preparing for exams. Something that mention your name as you walked up to the house. I watched him handle
has helped us through further education and our adult working lives. pain on the loss of close family including his late wife Mama Bea and recently
his son Charles and that taught us a lot as well to be dependent on God and
appreciate anyone God brings your way.
Daddy was an extremely hardworking man who loved nature and