Biography Of Mr. John Eshun

Mr. John Eshun was born on 5^th December, 1937 to the late Jamesu Asua (father) and Maame Aturu (mother) at Bonsokrom in Ahanta West. However, his hometown is Himakrom also in Ahanta West District.

Mr. John Eshun learnt carpentry at Kakoase, Tarkwa from Mr. James Aryeh.

After completing his apprenticeship, he got employed by the prestiogious Ghana Rubber Estate (GREL), to work in the Building Division of the company.

He worked at GREL for over two decades ( between 1962-1982). Due to his outstanding performance, he was awarded the best carpenter by the company in 1970.

In 1983, after realising he cannot rely on his work at Ghana Rubber Estates alone, he voluntarily resigned from his post and started his own carpentry work at Himakrom where he set up his own carpentary shop.

He rose to become a leading distributor of casket(coffin) throughout the towns and villages all over Ahanta West due to the quality of services he provided at the time. He could even give it on credit and in so doing helped numerous families who faced financial difficulty when bereaved.

On his marital life, he married two wives and later divorced one. He left behind nine sons and two daughters.

Eventhough he did not receive any formal education, he saw the need of educating his children.

He made sure to spend his last pesewa on his children’s education because according to him “ those children he stayed with during the days of his apprenticeship at Tarkwa rose to become Managers and Directors when he started working at Ghana Rubber Estes due to the formal education they received”.

Today, he has been able to achieve his dream by producing five graduate teachers, who are all working with the Ghana Education Service in various capacities as head teachers and teachers.

On his private life, Mr. Eshun was very approachable and principle in dealing with issues. He was always found counselling families and individuals who have dispute.

What was more joyful, was he gave his life to Christ Jesus and was baptized on 4^th day of September, 2011 at the Church of Christ .

In fact, words cannot describe all his numerous attributes. We have indeed lost a great personality in our midst. Our parayer is may the almighty God keep you safe until we meet again.

Damirifa due, Damirifa due, Nante yie. Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.

Read on 25^th April, 2014 at His Final Funeral Rites.

FRANCIS MIKE ESHUN
BSc Agric, Cape Coast University
Dip Ed, University of Education, Winneba.
P.O Box 54, Prestea (W/R)
Email: [email protected]