James Titus Torbo previously known as Henri Wuah Bono, 94 years old, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2024, after a brief illness. James was born on September 1, 1930, to Maryealee Bono and Danikolo Bono in Konola Bong County. After he graduated from Konola Academy High School, he travelled to study for his Bachelor’s and Master's in Romania and trained in Machine Construction Technology with emphasis in Teaching. After graduating with high honors, he started his career at Konola Academy his Alma mater, working as a faculty member, went on to become Principal of Buchanan SDA High-school, Manager- OTC Logging Company, Principal of Mountain View Academy, and ADRA High school in Danane, Ivory Coast. Later relocated to the USA in November 2000 to start a new life here.
He is Survived by his wife Mrs. Rebecca Jackson Torbo. James has 7 biological children - George Tobo, Daowomah Bono, Uku Bono, Kou Nina Zawolo, Maryealee Bono Pennoh , Malomeni Bono Asante, HenRina Torbo and a host of adopted and reared children. He is survived by his siblings(John Harris Bono, Koulay Bono, John Bono, Stanley Bono and Nancy Bono) and host of friends and relatives.
In 2020, James retired and spent his time vacationing in his home country Liberia, he loved God, exercise, eating healthy, reading, and taking walks. James was a humanitarian, a disciplinarian and a love people.
James, though a man of few words, an educator and disciplinarian. He was very impactful to his Country and education was the foundation of his core. It was evident that he loved the Lord, and church was a huge priority. He did not compromise when it came to sabbath worship as he served as elder and was usually the first one at the church. As evidence he was loved by many and his fighting spirit, selflessness and strength will be greatly remembered and missed.
Services will be held at West End SDA Church 845 Lawton St SW Atlanta, GA 30310, United States on November 1. 2024 at 10 AM.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to his cause - the refurbishment of the Konola SDA village Church, his home Church, which he felt strongly about.
Heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support during this difficult time. Your care and compassion mean the world to us. Thank you.








We are deeply sorry to Lost a hero, a dad and a mentor. I still remember when we lost our father uncle Henry you did all you could. We the God will console us all in these sad time to my big sister and the rest of the family on behalf of Max Makie Bono children we say have our sympathy and may God comfort all of us. In the name of the father, son and holy spirit.
Mr. James T. Torbo, aka Henri Bono was my former Physics teacher at Konola Academy in Liberia, West Africa from 1983 to 1985.
He was fond of saying stand on top of it when a student said he or she didn’t understand what he was teaching or explaining. Whenever Mr. Bono was asked by a student how he or she managed to get a certain score on a quiz or test he replied, there’s no management in this one, the camera takes exactly what it sees.
My deepest sympathy goes out to his entire family. May the Lord comfort your during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Bro Torbo was our church brother at West End SDA Chirch. We remember Bro. Torbo to be one who really shined for His God. We loved him and always enjoyed working with him in outreach community projects! We will miss him dearly!
Elder & Sis. Perry