Jimmy Ray Oglesby

Jan. 11, 1934 - July 2, 2014 Jimmy Ray Oglesby, age 80, of Bessemer, AL, peacefully went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Mr. Oglesby attended Oasis of Praise. He worked at Bristol Steels for 23 years and retired from Jim Walter Mines after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Oglesby and his sister, Sue Goodwin. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dixie Vining Oglesby; his son, Terry (Teresa) Oglesby; his daughters, Darlene Oglesby (Rick) Darden and Debra Oglesby (Jerry) Goodwin; his grandchildren, Ray (Terri) Darden, Kristie Watson, Danielle and Brandon Oglesby; his great grandchild, Jaden Watson; his sister, Shirley Vining, along with other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Oasis of Praise with burial at Green Pond Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Bishop Allan Kendrick will be officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.bessemerbrownfh.com