Lawrence Oglesby
November 19, 1929 - November 1, 2018
Lawrence Oglesby born on November 18, 1929 in Abbeville County to the parents of the late Mattie Sue Robinson and William Boyd. He was a former textile worker and farmer. He was a very devoted worker and friend to Dr. Celis of Elberton, GA. He loved to play checkers and solitaire and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of Hope Baptist Church of Elberton, GA where he served as a trustee. He leaves to cherish his fond memories, five daughters, Alice Oglesby, Clare Joyce (Avery) James, Lucy Mae (Walter) Jones, Aleetha (James) Blassingame, and Victoria (Terrell) Jones all of Anderson, SC; a son Calvin (Clara) Oglesby of Norfolk VA; a sister, Virginia Oglesby of Iva, SC; a brother Tom Boyd of Spartanburg, SC; a loving daughter-in-law, Wilma Oglesby; twenty-six grandchildren; fifty grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Sarah Oglesby and Cynthia Thomas, a son Lonnie B. Oglesby. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 2:00P.M. Asbury Memorial Baptist Church. The Family is at the residence of Avery & Clair James, 410 Brookforest Drive, Anderson.
Lawrence Oglesby born on November 18, 1929 in Abbeville County to the parents of the late Mattie Sue Robinson and William Boyd. He was a former textile worker and farmer. He was a very devoted worker and friend to Dr. Celis of Elberton,... View Obituary & Service Information