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PallbearersJamar Knott, Brandon Purcell

Muhammad, Lamir, Ny’Are and Jhanye’ Jarrett

Friday, August 9, 2019 - 11:00 am

Porter Memorial C.O.G.I.C., Pastor Nathaniel Porter677 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Supt. Nathaniel Porter, PastorElder Mario Moody, Officiant/Eulogist

Franklin Atutu Ogara was born on October 1, 1958 to the loving parents of Moses Fregeneand the late Alice Fregene in Oghara, Nigeria. At a young age, Franklin served as an officer inthe Nigerian Military. Upon completing his military and educational obligations in Nigeria, hecame to the United States of America to pursue a better life.

Seizing upon the opportunities this country had to offer, Franklin completed his IT certificationas Chubb Institute of Technology and began a career in trucking and logistics. With thiscertification, he became the owner-operator of Pacific Trucking and other companies.

Franklin enjoyed rollerblading, skiing, and camping in his spare time. Watching soccer gamesand the New York Giants play with his son Matthew was his favorite pastime. In 2014, Franklinmarried is longtime love Ebony Knott. To this union was born two children.

Franklin Atutu Ogara departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was preceded in death byhis mother and one brother.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Ebony Knott-Ogara of Jersey City, NJ, hisonly son Matthew Franklin Atutu Ogara and his loving daughters Christina Ruth Ogara,Whitney Renea Ogara and Dominque Jahnee Knight all of Jersey City, NJ. Three brothers,Onajite Fregene, Alexander Fregene and Jacob Fregene. Five sisters, Temisan Bomor, CynthiaFregene, Christina Passini, Susan Out and Rebecca Goetchi of Oghara, Nigeria. Mother andFather in-law, Benjamin and Harriett Singleton. Five sister in-laws and three brother in-laws;and a host of relatives and friends.

I am at peace, my soul’s at rest. There is no need for tearsFor with your love I was so blessed for all those many years.

IntermentRosehill Cemetery

Linden, New Jersey

Organ Prelude......................................................................................................... Carlton Pope

Prayer of Consolation........................................................................................ Elder M. Moody

Solo/Selection............................................................................................................. Ethel Pope

Scripture ReadingOld Testament............................................................................................... Muhammad JarrettNew Testament....................................................................................................... Lamir Jarrett

Solo/Selection............................................................................................................. Ethel Pope

Reflections from Family and Friends........................................................................ (2 minutes)

Acknowledgements............................................................................................... Staci Sconiers

Reading of the Obituary.................................................................................... Rebecca Goetchi

Eulogy............................................................................................................... Elder M. Moody

Final View

Benediction

Repass to follow at Porter Memorial