Key Takeaways

• Deacon Steve Eyo, pastor of RCCG Glorious People Assembly, Aleto, reportedly collapsed while preaching at a funeral service in Rivers State.
• He was taken to a nearby medical facility using the ambulance arranged for the funeral, but was later confirmed dead.
• No specific medical cause of his death had been publicly disclosed in the report.

Pastor Steve Eyo Dies After Collapsing at Funeral Service

Deacon Steve Eyo, the pastor in charge of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Glorious People Assembly, Aleto, has died after collapsing while preaching at a funeral service in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Eyo was delivering a sermon during the funeral of a female member of his church on Friday when he suddenly collapsed in front of mourners gathered for the burial.

The incident reportedly caused confusion at the funeral as those present initially struggled to understand what had happened.

What Happened During the Funeral

According to the report, Eyo had begun preaching at about 1:10 p.m. and was about 15 minutes into his sermon when he collapsed while bringing his message to an end.

His fall initially caused uncertainty among some of the mourners, with some reportedly thinking that it could have been part of the message he was delivering.

The situation soon became clear as ministers, choir members and other mourners moved to assist him.

Efforts to Get Him Medical Help

Eyo was subsequently taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

The ambulance used to transport him was reportedly the same vehicle that had been hired to convey the remains of the deceased woman whose funeral was taking place.

Despite the effort to get him medical attention, Eyo was later confirmed dead at the hospital.

The Message He Was Delivering

The circumstances surrounding the incident were particularly striking because Eyo had been preaching about the certainty of death and the need for people to live with the awareness that life can end at any time.

His sermon reportedly focused on the reality of death and the importance of living with that understanding.

However, the supplied report does not indicate that Eyo had predicted his own death, and there is no basis to suggest that his sermon was connected to the cause of his collapse.

What Is Known About His Death

The specific circumstances behind Eyo’s death remain unclear based on the information provided.

No specific medical cause was publicly disclosed in the report, and it would therefore be inappropriate to speculate about what caused him to collapse or die.

What is established from the report is that he collapsed while preaching, was taken to a medical facility and was subsequently confirmed dead.

Community Remembers Eyo

Beyond his role as a pastor, Eyo was described by residents as a father figure, peacemaker and cheerful man who was well known within the community.

Some residents also said he had supported people in the area and maintained close relationships with members of the community.

His death therefore marked not only the loss of a church leader but also the passing of a person who, according to those who knew him, had developed strong ties within the community.

Conclusion

The sudden death of Pastor Steve Eyo occurred during a funeral service where he had been speaking about the certainty of death and the need to recognize the fragility of life.

While the exact medical cause of his death remains undisclosed, the report establishes that he collapsed while preaching, was taken to a nearby medical facility and was later confirmed dead.