Basil "Derrick" Nwosu

June 14, 1941 - November 13, 2017

Obituary For Basil "Derrick" Nwosu

Dr. Basil Derrick Nwosu, fondly known to many as Derrick or Dr. Derrick was born on June 14, 1941 and departed this world on November 13, 2017. He was the third child in a family of twelve born to the late Chief Isaac I. Nwosu and the late Lolo Philomena A. Nwosu of Achina in Aguata Local Government of Anambra State in Nigeria. He came from a noble lineage of people of great faith and distinction.

He was married to Dr. Veronica Chima Nwosu and they are blessed with four wonderful children: Ijeoma Yvonne Nwosu, Arinze Clement Nwosu, Nkem Derrick Nwosu, and Chiedu Victor Nwosu.

Derrick has eleven siblings, four of whom are deceased. His relatives include several brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews too numerous to be listed.

After completing his secondary education at Edo College in Benin, Derrick received numerous scholarship offers to study abroad. He left Nigeria for Europe studying in Poland, Switzerland, and Germany before coming to the United States to study History. He completed undergraduate and graduate studies at Roosevelt University in Chicago, and doctoral studies at the University of Nigeria and Wayne State University.

Derrick was an educator. His teaching career began at Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago followed by positions as history professor at several institutions including Kano Institute for Higher Education, College of Education in Awka, Wayne State University, and North Carolina Central University. In later years, Derrick discovered an entrepreneurial spirit that he explored in the areas of Education and Computer Technology Consulting.

Derrick valued his faith and family above all else. His devotion to and love for his family was strong and unshakeable. He will be greatly missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Appreciation

The family expresses its most sincere gratitude to all who by their visits, calls, emails, texts, cards, tribute gifts, and most importantly prayers, have consoled us over the loss of our beloved Derrick. Knowing gracious and kind people like you helps us to bear our sorrow. May God bless and keep each one of you.

The Nwosu Family

Services

TBD

Cemetery

Raleigh Memorial Park Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC Get Directions »

27 Nov

Visitation

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

St. Raphael the Archangel R.C. Church 5801 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27609 Get Directions »

27 Nov

Funeral Service

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

St. Raphael the Archangel R.C. Church 5801 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27609 Get Directions »

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February 22, 2024

Cliff Emele Charles

Dr.Derrick Nwosu, I knew at a very tender age, as his father was a government officer in the HM Prisons back in the colonial days while my father was with the Nigeria, police force in Abeokuta, in the the Western Nigeria. Derrick was my mentor and helped me with entrance examination classes to enable me get into secondary school in the early 1960s,he was a man of great heart. May his soul continue to rest in peace. Rev.Cliff Emele Charles, Diocesan Chaplain to the Anglophone Community, Anglican Diocese of São Paulo, SP.Brazil)
September 01, 2020

Mary Brinson

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September 01, 2020

Glenn Brinson

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September 01, 2020

Ellen Whitworth

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September 01, 2020

Ellen Whitworth

Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved.
September 01, 2020

Ijeoma Nwosu

Dad, you will always be with us in spirit!
September 01, 2020

Ijeoma Nwosu

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September 01, 2020

Veronica Nwosu

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