Arthur Newman Oglesby Jr., 91, was born May 24, 1927, to Arthur and Minnie (May) Oglesby in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away Oct. 10, 2018, at Houston House, Houston, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; son, Donald Pritchett; and a grandson, Jerry Pritchett.
Art is survived by his wife, Aleda Ogelsby; eight children, Ed, Christina, Cindy, Sheila, Peggy, Vienna, Tony and Jeff; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister, Judy Trupp of Arizona; and his dear friends, Debbie and Don Schweighauser, Carol and Gene DeWitt and Jerry and Acleda Menz.
Art was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at the Raymondville Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of the Army. He served in World War II and Korean War. Art was privileged to go on the Honor Flight and really enjoyed it. He said if he had a chance he would do it again.
was a member of the Raymondville Fire Department for 30 years and on the Raymondville Village Counsel for 19 years. He made many friends.
Art was a good man that would help anyone. He loved his wife and kids very much and his grandchildren were the joy of his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Raymondville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Maggie Erbe officiating. Inurnment with full military honors was in Mahan Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Mahan Cemetery.Â
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