Keith Leon Oglesby

Jan. 15, 1958 - Feb. 18, 2022

Funeral services for Keith Leon Oglesby, 64, of Natchez will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at his home in Natchez with the Rev. Jerry Sharp officiating.

He was born to Howell Leon Oglesby and Rosie Gearldean Stroud Oglesby on Jan. 15, 1958, in Meadville, and passed from this life on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at his home.

All Mr. Oglesby’s favorite people called him “Pappy.”

He loved cooking, playing his ukulele, fishing, building and welding. He lived for his grandchildren who he cherished spending time with.

They all loved his jokes, pranks and silly nature, and he always kept them laughing.

His favorite tradition, which he started with his two children, was carving pumpkins. It has now turned into an annual pumpkin carving contest with his children and grandchildren.

His infatuation with his wife, Tammy — the love of his life — was as strong and obvious as it was the day they met.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his grandparents, Frank and Myrtis Oglesby, and Houston and Oda Stroud; his niece, Vanessa Duffy; and his best friend, Bobby Hinson.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Tammy; his daughter, Rachael Oglesby and spouse, Milton Hall, and their son, Sam Hall, and her step-son, Charlie Hall; his son, Daniel Oglesby and spouse, Tasha Oglesby, and their children, Eli and Aubrey; his brother, Randy Oglesby and spouse, Dana Oglesby; his sister, Marsha Ratcliff and spouse, Roger Ratcliff; his sister-in-law, Debbie Bailey and spouse, Frank Bailey; and his beloved nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Daniel Oglesby, Eli Oglesby, Milton Hall, Matt Smith, Matt Wiggins, Brian Donald, Ron Watts, Adam Flynn and Jeremy Owens.

Honorary pallbearers are Alvin Wiggins, Mark Gibson, Johnny Kennon and Leon LeBlanc.

Online condolences can be shared at www.franklinfh.com.

Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.