Christian Kofi Attigah

Christian Kofi Attigah (73) of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Christian Kofi Attigah, age 73, of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and two sisters-in-law. He was born June 25, 1953, in Accra, Ghana. Christian was the son of the late Stephen Akakpo Atali Attigah and Grace Ama Ativon. He lived with quiet strength, deep faith, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.

Christian graduated from a Boarding School with a Senior School Certificate {SSC) in Accra, Ghana. While residing in Ghana, he started a level of training in culinary at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Christian left Ghana and came to the United States in 1998, and started work at the Smoot Lumber Company in Alexandria, Virginia in 1999 for approximately two years. He also worked at T.W. Perry Lumber Company in Springfield, Virginia, where he retired after many years of service in March 2025. Christian grew up in the Catholic faith and later joined the National Church of God in Fort Washington, Maryland. Beyond his education and employment life, Christian stayed to himself and was considered an introvert. He loved working, going to the gym, loved his cars and loved to eat.

Christian survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Tuwanna Glover Attigah; his daughter, Yvonne Heidi Attigah of Accra, Ghana; three sisters, Mary Akakpo, Joyce Atali (Isaac), and Cynthia Attigah; one brother Johnny Akakpo; three sisters-in-law, Deborah Walters, Henrietta Green, and Linda Alexander; a host of nieces and nephews; extended relatives and dear friends; and a best friend David Otwey. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Akakpo Atali Attigah, and his sister Joyce Attigah.

Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 am until time of Service, 11 am, Monday, September 21, 2026 in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Interment, Washington National Cemetery, 4101 Suitland Road, Suitland Maryland 20746. 

On Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:00 am please click the link below to view service online.

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