Obituary of Edward Kwabena Asare

March 14, 1972 – May 2, 2021

Edward Kwabena Asare. Age 49 of Trenton.

Beloved son of Edward Akumfi-Agyeman and the late Victoria Ama Kramer.  Loving brother of Patience Pokuaa, Freeman Akwasi Anokye and Richard Kwabena Appiah.  Dearest father of Venessa Tiwaa Asare, Minnie-Minique Afia Asare, Abigail Ama Asare and Diana Yaa Asare.  Dear uncle of Indira Anokye and Sandra Anokye.

Family Tribute

Edward Kwabena Asare was born on March 14th, 1972 in Accra, Ghana to the proud parents of Edward Akumfi -Agyeman and the late Victoria Ama Anokye Kramer. Eddie or Kobe affectionately called or known by friends spent most of his adolescent life in Accra, Ghana. He attended preparatory schools at Happy Home Academy Preparatory School in Accra. Then Chiraa Methodist Primary and Middle School in Chiraa, Brong Ahafo or Bono Region. For secondary school, Edward went to Opoku Ware Secondary School in Kumasi, Ghana. After completion, he worked briefly with his uncle Nana Ahbrimpong in his wholesale business in Accra, then joined a sales company in Accra, before migrating to the USA in 2001 with his siblings to Join his mom. 

Eddie was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Always went above and beyond when called upon to assist in any way he could. Upon his arrival in America, Eddie worked briefly for Farmer Jack Supermarket in Riverview, then Frito-Lay’s in Detroit, and after which he joined the American Jets airline company. With this last company, Eddie had already made up his mind he wanted to open his own company, and so when the airline company out of business, Eddie already had a business plan in mind. Before that, he had joined the National Institute of Technology in Southfield to study computers briefly. After which he attended Phoenix University while establishing his business “All’s Done Contracting Company” in Detroit, Michigan. Which he still operated 'till his death.

Eddie was a kin sportsman and his favorite game was football or soccer. He enjoyed sport since he was a kid, which had proven to be an issue when Kobbie chose football over finding the chicken intended for the Christmas meal in 1986. Thus, leading my auntie to say “Kwabena ambaa, akoko su ambaa” there goes our Christmas dinner. Eddie from infancy will always break his toys just to understand how the mechanism operates. However, my mom initially taught this was mischievous until she came to understand who he was, and that he was a talented child in his own right. Eddie was a natural-born artist who was just talented, and he would always carry a pad and pencil on our drive to school would draw the latest vehicle that he saw. He had a photogenic memory and vivid imagination, and he had always envisioned being a pilot or mechanical engineer. As result, our parents gave their blessings and encourage Eddie’s dreams. 

Eddie is survived by his children Vennesa Tiwaa Asare of Accra, Ghana, Minnie-Minique Afia Asare, Abigail Ama Asare, and Diana Yaa Asare of Detroit, Michigan. Father Edward Akumfi-Agyemang of Accra, Ghana, brother Freeman Akwasi Anokye of Accra, Ghana, sister Patience Pokuaa of Trenton, Michigan, brother Richard Appiah of Trenton, Detroit, and niece Susanna Anim-Mensah of Trenton, Michigan. Other family members included Kofi Amponsah, auntie Abena Konamah, auntie Brago, uncle Akwasi Aning-Mensah, uncle Kofi, uncle Sekyere, uncle Nana Osie, Auntie Akua, Auntie Ama Nyarko, uncle Kyeremeh, cousins Joe Agyemang, Goergina, Nana Ama, Agartha, Hagar, Oduro, and Nana Yaa. Additionally, a large extended family in Ghana, some parts of the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, and South Africa etc. Eddie leaves behind family, friends and colleagues in Ghana and Detroit, Michigan.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. The family would like to thank all friends and colleagues for all your sympathies. 

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