Otunba Olabisi Lateef Ogunlayi wearing glasses and an argyle sweater, with his hand resting against his cheek
A life remembered

(Otunba) Barrister

Olabisi Lateef
Ogunlayi

March 3, 1970 – September 23, 2026

With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we gather to honour a beloved husband, father, family member and friend.

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Friday, October 9, 2026Viewing · 10:30–11:30 AM
Reynoldsburg Nazarene ChurchService · 11:30 AM–1 PM
Forest Lawn Memorial GardensArrive by · 2:20 PM

Friday, October 9, 2026

Order of service

Officiating pastor: Pastor Sam Adeyemi

Dress code: Black

All times are local to Ohio (Eastern Time).
Proposed sequence; individual timings may be adjusted.

  1. Viewing

    A time for family and friends to pay their respects. Please be seated for the service by 11:30 AM.

  2. Family procession & opening prayer

    Pastor Sam Adeyemi

  3. Opening hymn

  4. Scripture reading

  5. Obituary & life tribute

  6. Tributes from family & friends

    Similoluwa Khalil JAF Ogunlayi

    On behalf of the children · 11:50–11:55 AM

    Followed by up to three invited speakers, five minutes each. Additional speakers to be confirmed.

  7. Musical tribute

  8. Funeral message

    Pastor Sam Adeyemi

  9. Prayer for the family

    Pastor Sam Adeyemi

  10. Acknowledgements & procession guidance

    Thanks from the family and instructions for travelling to the cemetery.

  11. Closing hymn & benediction

    Pastor Sam Adeyemi

  12. Recessional

    Please follow the funeral director’s guidance as the family leaves the church.

  13. Assemble the cemetery procession

    Please return to your vehicles and follow the funeral director’s instructions for the lineup.

  14. Planned departure for the cemetery

    The funeral director will confirm departure and lead the procession.

  15. Arrival at the cemetery

    Please aim to arrive by 2:10 PM to allow time to park and gather. Everyone must be at the cemetery by 2:20 PM.

  16. Graveside committal & burial

    Pastor Sam Adeyemi, with the funeral director and cemetery staff. Please follow their guidance for the start of the committal.

Service & final resting place

Locations & procession

Viewing and funeral service

Reynoldsburg Nazarene Church

1340 Crest St
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Open church directions
2:20 PM

Required cemetery arrival time. Please follow the funeral director’s procession instructions. If travelling separately, use the cemetery directions above.

Together in love

Our family

A love that lives on in all of us.

The Ogunlayi family standing together in white tops and blue jeans
Forever connected by love.
Olabisi and Folu Ogunlayi surrounded by their four children in coordinated cream outfits
Always in our hearts.
The Ogunlayi children together at a football game
Cheering each other on.
Olabisi and Folu with their son at his football game
Proud moments shared together.
An earlier family portrait of Olabisi and Folu with their children
Precious memories through the years.

Forever in our hearts

A life of love and kindness

He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished family member, and friend to many. His kindness, integrity and the positive impact he made on everyone around him will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

“Rest peacefully, my beloved.
You will forever remain in our hearts.”

With love and gratitude,
Mrs. Folu Ogunlayi and children

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