Mr. Kenneth Oglesby, Sr. Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Kenneth Oglesby, Sr.

Mr. Kenneth Oglesby, Sr. departed this life on September 8, 2024 at the age of 80 in High Point, NC. He was born in Cowpens S.C. to the late Melton "Bub" and Martha Wood Oglesby. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Garfield, Robert Jaye, Wyatt Melton Jr., John Edward, Ulysess Sr. and Michael Eugene Oglesby; a sister, Kathy Oglesby-Fitzpatrick; sisters-in-law , Dorothy Mae, Marlee, Minnie Pearl Oglesby; two nephews, Wyatt Melton Oglesby III, Ulysses Jr, and one niece, Eugenia "Tinkerbell" Fowler-Johnson.

Kenneth was an avid Pittsburg Steelers Fan a 1963 graduate of Granard High School in Gaffney, S.C. and shortly after he joined the United States Army and served four years.

Kenneth was a former police officer for the High Point N.C. Police Department. He was a entrepreneur and a very hard worker and he ventured into several of his own businesses including his own cleaning service, delivering medicines for several drug companies and refurbishing flower pieces for several flower shops in and around High Point.

Left to cherish fond memories are a son, Kenneth P. Oglesby, Jr. a contract advisor in Kuwait; daughters, Carmela Oglesby of the home Gaffney S.C., Sharon (Arthur) Jordan of Columbia, S.C; four grandchildren, Melvin Crosby of the home, Makiera (Brian) Robinson Of Greensboro, N.C., Kyan Jordan, and Jayden Jordan; one great grandson, Joseph-Brian; three brothers, James Robert (Sarah) Oglesby of High Point N.C., Rev. Benjamin D. Oglesby, and Terry M. (Shelia) Oglesby; two sisters-in-law, Delores Oglesby of High Point, NC and Audrey Oglesby of Gaffney, SC; one brother-in-law, James Fitzpatrick of Bowie, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews and a special friend, LaVerne Gist.

Funeral service will be held Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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We were so sad to hear about Ken's passing. He was a friendly face with a kind, humble spirit. We wanted to send something to the funeral, checking the obituary daily, but we didn't check it once the full obituary posted until it was too late. Something we'll regret forever. "Thank you, thank you," Ken for the many years of dependable, hard-working service you gave us. We'll remember you always. With Love and Our Sincerest Condolences, Mickey, Helen, Jessica, Jo, and the Sedgefield Florist Family (Greensboro)

Love and Prayers to The Oglesby Family!
Keep looking up and Trust God to Comfort each of you.
Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr.Ken. I met him about 3 years ago when he would come in to the flower shop .To me he was a well out spoken person .. Family I hope you find comfort in knowing that he was loved .. lovely summited Ms. Cynthia Walden RIP Mr Ken

So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our shop has used him for supplies for over 30 years. He was a pleasure every time he visited our shop! He will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family. Don Clemmons, Clemmons Florist, Greensboro

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Saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. May he rest in eternal peace. Much love Janice Brown

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