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Charles J. Ogletree Jr.
1952 - 2023
Charles J. Ogletree Jr.
1952 - 2023
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BORN
1952
DIED
2023
Charles Ogletree Obituary
Charles Ogletree was an attorney and Harvard law professor who served as a mentor to the Obamas and represented clients such as Anita Hill and Tupac Shakur, as well as advocating for victims of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre.
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(Photo: Katye Martens Brier for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Terrence Canepa
April 17, 2024
My most sincere condolances to Family and Friends of Dr. Orgletree. My Father was Charles's 12th grade Civics teacher, Albert Canepa, who spoke highly of Charles. Mentioned him being quite the stand-out and mature beyond his years as a young student of his. He even invited my Father to the first full commencement speech he & Michelle gave at UC Merced's first full graduation ceremony.
I've no doubt he is sorely missed. He passed far too soon for such an obviously good soul.
Terrence Canepa
Robert Ogletree
November 18, 2023
Robert Ogletree jr. and family would like to send our blessings and prayers to the extended families of our family
Merlina Wallace
August 15, 2023
It was an honor to care for Mr Charles Ogletree. Who contributed so much to our society in the fields of
Education Law and Mentorship to so many.My condolences to the family
I will miss you and your beautiful smile.
RIP
Merlina Wallace
Tiffany O´Rourke
August 14, 2023
My condolences to the family of Charles. I knew Charles from Fenway Park, as he was a season ticket holder in my section for many years. He was very kind along with his wife Pam and family.
Rest in Peace
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E. Welch
August 13, 2023
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. Psalms 116 15
Elizabeth Bell
August 13, 2023
R.I.P. Mr.Charles
Lisa Taylor
August 11, 2023
Tree was a great man. I came to know him while working as a civil rights attorney at DOJ. It was always a pleasure to speak with him about the cause. He was a great man! May he rest in peace.
Octavia Miles
August 10, 2023
Your life was short but the work you provided for so many African Americans will live on for a lifetime. Rest in peace. Your work on earth is done. Know that you are loved and we will miss you for ever. Octavia Miles
RB
August 10, 2023
A distinguished career, with so many memorable highlights. A dedicated professor and attorney. Heartfelt condolences to the Ogletree family, God be with you as you endure this most difficult time of your loss.
RB
August 10, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Ogletree family, so very sorry for your loss. May God grant peace and comfort to you all to help you through your time of loss.
Joan Demakis
August 9, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the family of Charles Ogletree. He was a good man and loved his family. May the many memories that you all have comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Professor James M. Howerton
August 8, 2023
Words cannot fully express the loss of such a great attorney, author, statesman, teacher, leader and humanitarian. He was a fighter for justice in our American System of Courts. He touched so many lives and will continue to do so. I met him March 16, 2005 at a special program "The O. J. Simpson Trial 10 Years Later: The Media's Role" at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. He is the individual that motivated me to continue to teach and help those in need. We will all miss him and his many contributions given to help those less fortunate. I am certain my friends at the university extend their condolences to the family. May God Bless his Soul!
Philip Wright
August 8, 2023
My deepest sympathy for Mrs. Ogletree and the Family. The world has lost a great man. My prayers are for Dr. Ogletree and his Family.
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