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James R. Oglesby Jr.

Passed 04/25/2026

Obituary For James R. Oglesby Jr.

Nashville, TN

James Oglesby Jr-Age 76. April 25, 2026. Survived by family and friends. Public viewing, Saturday May 2, 2026 2-5pm, Smith Funeral Home, 706 Monroe Street. Family visitation, Sunday May 3, 2026 2-3pm with funeral service to follow at Fifteenth Ave Baptist Church, 1203 9th Ave. North Smith Funeral Directors Inc.(615)726-1476.

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Praying for the Oglesby family, James was nice, humble, and sweet young man from elementary through college. We will missed you at all Pearl High events and dancing in your red shoes. RIP, Blessed you cross my path.

Elaine Reese

Condolences to the family may God ease the pain of your loss.

Harry Gilmore

Condolences to the family may God ease the pain of your loss.

Harry Gilmore

My condolences and prayers for my grandson, Brandon, and the entire Oglesby family in the loss of your grandfather and loved one.

Pamela Swett

Sympathy and love in the in the passing of James, Oglesby, next-door, neighbor and a friend prayers to the family he will truly be missed

Terra Keeling

To the family, I offer my most heartfelt condolences and prayers 🙏🏽 in the passing of your love one. Once again, and always too soon another family member, friend, current neighbor, former North Nashville neighbor, co-worker, former schoolmate, and Pearl High Tiger has departed. That doesn't complete the association list, it's just a start. James was known by many and his presence will be greatly missed. I will miss being on the dance floor with him and our occasional talks about the good 'ole days. May prayer is that God draws near to comfort you, and that you be strengthened by the force of love from the presence of family and friends.

Joan Vanleer-Moore

My condolences and prayers to the "Oglesby Family".

Martha L. Dale

I extend my condolences and prayers for the family members and friends of James R. Oglesby, Jr. It is my prayer request for each of you for God's comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time. May the fond loving memories of his life forever remain with each of you. James and I were classmates in the 1967 Pearl High School Class. I am so sorry to hear about his passing.

Beverly Offutt Hobbs

My heart is truly broken! I am lifting my entire "Oglesby Family" in prayers of strength, comfort, peaceful and gratefulness, knowing that Bro loved us all with his whole heart. I share in this devastating loss of our "'Beloved Bro." GONE TOO SOON!💔 Love&Hugs🙏🏽💔 "Kid"

Phyllis D. Adams

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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