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John "Eric" Oglesby

Knoxville, Tennessee

Age 69

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John 'Eric' OglesbyKnoxville, TNJohn 'Eric' Oglesby, age 69, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Knoxville, TN. He retired after a distinguished military career flying Med-Evac helicopters in Vietnam and KC-135 Refueling Tankers in the TN Air National Guard, and from US Airways as a...

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Miss you. Bob Neidert, Jr

Eric was a good friend during my first tour ('67-'68).

Rest in Peace, Brother. Salute.

Served in Vietnam with John

So sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Our hearts go out to Lisa, Connor and the family. We honor Eric for his service to our country and the family we consider friends. We wish you peace and comfort and God's blessings. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love, Steve, Jill and Tanner

John "Eric" Oglesby was one of Our 190th AHC Spartan AC's. He flew with us during '67-'68 and will be Sadly Missed, Yet Always Remembered. I have added Eric to Our Called Before Us Page on Our website. Eric and Lisa will Forever be part of Our 190thAHC Family. Danney Pickard

Lisa, Richard Way and his wife came to Athens a month or so ago for a visit. Rich told me about Eric's problems and I am so sorry for your loss. I felt a close kinship with Eric as I know many others did. Pleas accept my deepest sympathy.

I can't speak of this great hero in past tense. He will always be with us. He is a leader in every sense of the word. At Columbus AFB, during pilot training, he was one of the best. Many fond and treasured memories.

You can ask me to do something, but Don't tell me how to do it!
E. Ogelsbyinner-marine modeon being micro-managed moving a ping-pong table circa 1998

I will remember Eric as a great man doing things his wayfly free good friend.

RJ Stribley