Pallbearers Family & Friends Flower Bearers Family. & Friends I'm Frn Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid, you see I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life's been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen It now with undue grief Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free. -Author Unknown Arrangements Entrusted to: Donald Trimble Mortuary www.donaldtrimblemortuary.com Celebrating the Life of James E. Oglesby Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Co-Worker, Friend "Make me to hearjoy and gladness; that the bones which though hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, 0 God; and renew a right spirit within me." -Psalm 51:8-10 (King James Version) Sunrise April19, 1939 Sunset April19, 2013 Saturday. April2z. 2013 9 o'clock in the morning Chapel Donald Trimble Mortuary 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 3003 Rev. Richard D. Wtnn, Officiating The Life of James E. Oglesby James Oglesby was born on April 19, 1939, in Yatesville, Georgia. He was the eldest son of the late Annie Ruth Bradford and the brother of Robert Oglesby. He was inducted in the United States Army in 1963 and completed his service with an honorable discharge in 1964. After serving his country, he returned to Georgia and completed two years of vocational school, which led to his career with General Motors. He became a father to Jarrell in 1968 and was joined in matrimonial union to Sharon Bearden, his loving wife on August 15, 1970. To their union, they were blessed with a son, Christopher and a daughter, Velda. James enjoyed the cotnpany of family and friends throughout his 74 ye~rs '"'f lif:. He . 'US bJ.E_,;:u tv thu ~e he spent 11is childh d ar.d early adulthood with as Buster," a nickname bestowed to him by his mother. He was a robust and boisterous man who made sure all recognized his presence, whether through a billowing voice or song of purpose as he entered the room. But then came the melting of his heart with the birth of his first grandchild, leading to another wonderful chapter of life with five more glorious grandchildren to come. Through many trials and medical challenges of life, James would make his seventy-fourth birthday his last as he passed on into the comforts of the Lord. He only told his grandson this secret, "When I die, it will be on a Happy Day." Preceding his death were mother Annie Ruth Bradford; brother "Bobbie' Robert Oglesby; wife Sharon Oglesby, son-in-law Rasheed Wasi and daughter-in-law Wendy Smith-Oglesby. He leaves behind son and daughter-in-law Christopher & Kassandra Oglesby daughter, Velda Oglesby; son, Jarrell Miller; grandchildren Kennedy Kayla Xavier Noah Robert and Paige cousin, Mary Talton; in-laws G Ioria Pearson and Richard Bearden and many nieces and nephews of the Bearden family. Orcler qfService Prelude Processional Prayer of Comfort....................................Rev. Richard D. Winn Remarks/Reflections......................................Family & Friends Music Selection.................................................. "Fix Me Jesus" (silent reading ofthe obituary) Eulogy.....................................................Rev. Richard D. Winn Ackno"vledgements Recessional Interment Westview Cemetery 1680 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30310 Repast Connie's Flowers & Creative Events 4153 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Suite 302 Decatur, GA 30034 (Located in Trinity Office Parking/Rear of Emory Building) The Oglesby family would like to thank you for your support, prayers, and contributions to console our hearts. We appreciate your kindness and sympathy. Special thanks to the U.S. Military, the Brumadge Family and Mrs. Lily Choates. - The Oglesby Family