Lawrence "Larry" David Oglesby

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" David Oglesby, age 61, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Larry was born on September 17, 1956 to the late Lawrence Theodore "Ted" and Mary Helen (Rivers) Oglesby. He graduated from Bradford County High School in 1974 and worked for the Bradford County Telegraph as a reporter. Eventually, he started his own publication and with the help of his mother, they ran the Middleburg Press for nearly seven years. Larry then worked in various types of construction which took him to South Carolina, and then to Durham, North Carolina where he and his wife, Susan called home for the last 22 years.He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Susan Stanford Oglesby of Durham, North Carolina; sister, Linda Oglesby Wilson (Gerald "Jerry") of Starke; stepdaughter, Amanda Koehler of Davenport; and nieces, Kristin Pfenniger Birkedal (Christian) of Ormond Beach, and Erica Pfenniger Canova (Brian) of Newberry. Also left behind are numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Starke. A Celebration of Larrys Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ben Bryant officiating. Private family burial will be in Keystone Heights Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made in Larrys name to Parkwood United Methodist Church, 5123 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713.Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Visitation Monday, February 5, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM First Baptist Church 163 West Jefferson Street Starke FL 32091 US 904-964-6562 A Celebration of Life Monday, February 5, 2018 11:00 AM - First Baptist Church 163 West Jefferson Street Starke FL 32091 US 904-964-6562 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200