Charles Henry Oglesby

Charles Henry Oglesby, age 84 of Demorest, passed away January 21, 2026.

Born in Atlanta on September 13, 1941, Mr. Oglesby was the son of the late Edwin D. and Lottie Flemmings Oglesby.  Mr. Oglesby worked U. S. Security and Allied Security, providing service primarily to Fieldale, Inc. and LP Service. He enjoyed the art of a good deal and enjoyed buying and selling cars and motorcycles.  Mr. Oglesby enjoyed watching western shows on tv and he attended New Hope Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Oglesby is preceded in death by grandsons Michael Alewine and Bennie Carnes. 

Survivors include his wife of 65 years Frances Tallent Oglesby of Demorest, sons Charles Henry Oglesby, Jr of Demorest, Edwin Oglesby (Tonya) of Demorest and Thad Oglesby (Deidre) of Mt. Airy, daughters Patricia Anne Alewine of Demorest, Debbie Carnes (Frank) of Carnesville, Jenny Aldrich (Jimmy) of Lavonia, Polly Elgin (Danny) of Bowersville, Charlene Norris (Glenn) of Canon, Frances Massey (Joseph) of Demorest, Jennifer Higgins (Wayne) of Clarkesville, and Elizabeth Robinson (Chris) of Mt. Airy, sisters Betty Jean Mullinax and Cora Lee Whitten both of Atlanta, as well as 24 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Hillside Memorial Chapel.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

An online guest book is available for those wishing to express condolences by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.

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