Obituary for Walter John Oglesby
Water John Oglesby, 58, of Pleasantville, NJ affectionately known as “Johnny” left this earthly home to be with the Lord on November 14,2022 with his children by his side. Johnny was born on October 24, 1964 in Somers Point, N.J. to the late JB Oglesby Sr. and Loretta (Self) Oglesby. He attended the Pleasantville School Systems. He attended Calvary Baptist Church as a youth, later in life Johnny accepted the Lord as his personal Savior.
Johnny had the gift and talent of carpentry which he inherited from his father and his uncles. He used that gift and talent to help many families and friends in the community. He worked in the field of carpentry until his health challenges disabled him. Johnny loved to go fishing, watched sports and old movies. He also had a niche for cooking which he inherited from his mother. He liked listening to all kinds of music. He loved being outdoors and cooking on the grill. He loved spending time with family and friends but his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, JB Oglesby Sr., Loretta (Self) Oglesby and brother JB Oglesby Jr. Left to cherish his memory: his children Shahdeed and Shadiyah Oglesby of Atlantic City, two grandchildren Amoura and Amariyella Archer. Brothers and sisters: Skeeta Self of Pleasantville, Joel Oglesby (Josephine) of Galloway, Jason Oglesby of Hammonton, LaVern Ames (Terry) of McDonough, Ga., Loretta Duncan (Mark) of Hammonton and Laura Small (Jessie) of Pleasantville. Hosts of aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Johnny had the gift and talent of carpentry which he inherited from his father and his uncles. He used that gift and talent to help many families and friends in the community. He worked in the field of carpentry until his health challenges disabled him. Johnny loved to go fishing, watched sports and old movies. He also had a niche for cooking which he inherited from his mother. He liked listening to all kinds of music. He loved being outdoors and cooking on the grill. He loved spending time with family and friends but his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, JB Oglesby Sr., Loretta (Self) Oglesby and brother JB Oglesby Jr. Left to cherish his memory: his children Shahdeed and Shadiyah Oglesby of Atlantic City, two grandchildren Amoura and Amariyella Archer. Brothers and sisters: Skeeta Self of Pleasantville, Joel Oglesby (Josephine) of Galloway, Jason Oglesby of Hammonton, LaVern Ames (Terry) of McDonough, Ga., Loretta Duncan (Mark) of Hammonton and Laura Small (Jessie) of Pleasantville. Hosts of aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.