George "Buddy" Oglesby

Mr. George "Buddy" Oglesby, 73, of Kingsland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Monday, May 27, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isle in Brunswick.

Born in Patterson, GA on March 10, 1946, Mr. Oglesby lived in Patterson until moving to St. Marys in 1967. He married the love of his life, JoAnn, in 1966 and they were blessed with 53 years of marriage before death parted them. Mr. Oglesby was employed by Gilman Paper Company where he gave 36 years of faithful service. He also served his country and state by enlisting in the Georgia National Guard for 6 years. Mr. Oglesby was the beloved patriarch of his family and considered a source of sound advice, guidance and stability for those around him. He enjoyed the simple things of life such as drinking a good cup of coffee, eating a home cooked meal or strawberry ice cream and a Mickey D's Apple Pie. Mr. Oglesby liked watching TV westerns and NASCAR races, so he could pull for Fords and his favorite driver, Mark Martin, to win. He enjoyed riding around in his truck, driving his tractor and working with tools while listening to Alan Jackson. Of all the joys he experienced in life, Mr. Oglesby's greatest pleasure, and true love, was his family who will dearly miss his loving presence and guidance. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Kingsland where he served his Lord and community.

He was the son of the late George "Tiny" and Peggy King Oglesby. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Oglesby.

Survivors include his beloved wife, JoAnn Oglesby of Kingsland; 3 daughters, Pam Crosby (Mark) of Kingsland, Paige Barwick (Curt) of Kingsland and Mandy Linton (Wade) of Brooklet; 6 sisters, Mary Shuman (Stanley) of Hoboken, Martha Broyles of Clarkesville, Alene Eason (Sam) of Folkston, Bobbie Sue Johnson of Washington, GA, Dale Sikes (Chris) of Waynesville, and Peggy King (Timmy) of Blackshear; 3 brothers, Donald Oglesby (Angela) of Nahunta, David Oglesby (Donna) of Waycross and Fred Oglesby (Tammy) of Blackshear; 11 grandchildren, Kristin Mole (Mark), Will Mimbs, Haley Bates (Buck), Ashley Crosby, Zachary Mimbs, Jared Linton, Madison Linton, Abby Crosby, Leslie Linton, Olivia Barwick and Luke Barwick; 4 great children, Claire Mole, Caden Bates, Addlyn Bates, and Mason George Bates along with an number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral services for Mr. Oglesby will be held Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2019, at 3 o'clock from the Youman's Chapel Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Hospice of Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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