James "Fatbaby" Harold Oglesby

James “Fatbaby” Oglesby 1943-2016 James (Fat Baby) Oglesby 6/20/43 - 1/25/16 unexpectedly passed away Monday after a brief illness. He was 72 years old. James was proceeded in death by his Mother, Frances Marie Oglesby, Father, Nick Harold Oglesby. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Elaine. Brother: Jimmy Oglesby. His four children: Terry Clark (Brian) of Beulah, FL, Susie Peebles (Eric) of Pensacola, FL, Johnny Oglesby of Flomaton, AL, Tammy Wentworth (Duane) of Pace, FL. James had 9 beautiful Grandchildren: Amanda Watts, Adrian Cross, Anthony Cross, Ashley Cross, Alec Bailey, Alan Patti,Chad Wentworth, Jacobi Wentworth,and Meghan Oglesby. James had three step grandchildren: Tucker Peebles, Jesse Peebles and Wyatt Peebles. James had 10 Great Grandchildren: Antonio Oglesby, Kristopher Brown, Aaliyah Smith, Seddrick Smith, Kalvin Smith, Kymani Merriweather, Molly Cross, Abbey Cross, Chance Wentworth and Avery Cross. James also had two Great Great Grandchildren:Kaliyah Oglesby and Kristopher Brown Jr .James was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. At the age of 13, James began playing music. Music was his passion and he went on to become a professional musician for 60 years. James retired from Bellsouth AT&T after 35 years. He was a Past Worshipful Master of The Brentwood Masonic Lodge and was a 32" degree Mason. James also was a proud member of the Directors Staff Band at the Shriners Hadji Temple. James was a dignified member of the Warrington Elks Lodge 2108. James was a devoted outdoorsman and his hobbies included hunting and fishing, but mostly spending time with cherished grandchildren,family, and friends. James never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. Pallbearers will be Adrian Cross, Anthony Cross, Ashley Cross, Alan Patti, Chad Wentworth, Jacobi Wentworth, Antonio Oglesby and Kristopher Brown. Honorary pallbearer will be Alec Bailey. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Minister David Sargent officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery, Wawbeek, AL. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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James "Fatbaby" Harold Oglesby

June 20, 1943 - January 25, 2016