Funeral services for Mr. Ray L. Oglesby began at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Espey and Brother Craig Espey officiating. Interment was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Stonewall Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home was honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Oglesby, 95, of Meridian, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home.
Ray was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and went on to serve and retire from the U.S. Air Force. He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, as well as being stationed in Guam, Japan, and Greenland. He was a Patriot tried and true, holding numerous Commendations in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. Mr. Ray also worked with Brown Bottling Group for over 25 years for Mr. Gene Naylor, who became a life-long friend. He was an avid fan of Ole Miss, always cheering for his Rebels, no matter how much grief he received.
Mr. Ray is survived by his children, Jo Espey (Tommy), Ronnie Oglesby, and Kay Lowrey (Bobby); six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Bobby Joe Barton and Lois Smith (Jimmy); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members and special care-givers, Laura, Carolyn, and Gloria.
Mr. Oglesby is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Valeria Oglesby; daughter, Sheila Stephens; his parents Raymond and Sadie Lou Oglesby; his stepmother, Lottie Ogelsby; as well as his four brothers.
Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.
The Oglesby Family received guests from 5:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. prior to funeral rites in the chapel.
Submitted by Robert Barham Family Funeral Home
