Robert "Oggie" Glenn Ogburn, Jr.

Robert "Oggie" Glenn Ogburn, Jr. November 8, 1941 - September 28, 2020

Born: Saturday Nov 8, 1941

Died: Monday Sep 28, 2020

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Robert Glenn Ogburn, Jr., 78, of Stoneville, NC, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Shem Creek Health Center in Mount Pleasant, SC, with family by his side.

The funeral service will be held on the grounds of First Baptist Church in Eden, on Saturday, October 10, at 11 am with Pastor Craig Bowman officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

He was born in Leaksville, NC, on November 8, 1941, to Robert Glenn Ogburn, Sr., and Elizabeth Barker Ogburn. He attended John Motley Morehead High School where he was a multi-sport athlete and a member of the 1958 Morehead State Championship Football Team. He was named High School Athlete of the Year and Most Outstanding Quarterback in North Carolina by Greensboro Daily News. He was a selection to the North Carolina All State Football Team, East/West All Star Team, and the Shrine Bowl. He attended the University of North Carolina from 1960-1965 as a scholarship athlete. At UNC, he was Treasurer of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a member of the 1963 Gator Bowl Championship Team and was voted by his fellow teammates as “The Toughest Tar Heel”.

After graduating from UNC, he was employed by both Madison Throwing Company and Burlington Industries as a Plant Manager for many years and retired as Vice President of Commonwealth Yarns. Mr. Ogburn was a board member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Bob Wilkes Scholarship Committee. He was a lifelong supporter of the Boys Club of Eden and was selected to be a member of the Eden YMCA Hall of Fame. His passion for sports included participation with the Tri-City Triplets and devotion to the game of golf. Mr. Ogburn was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Eden. He had a great love for the people of Rockingham County and was dedicated to adult literacy programs as well as the Arts Council.

He is survived by his son, Robert Glenn Ogburn, III, and wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Caroline Elizabeth Ogburn and Tyler Elaine Ogburn of Mount Pleasant, SC; brother, Thomas Lanier Ogburn and wife, Carol, of Eden; sister, Peyton Ogburn Cherry and husband, James, also of Eden; niece, Lanie Flake Little and husband, Kent; three nephews, Kevin Kerr Ogburn and wife, Kristen; James Ashley Cherry, and Brittain King Cherry and wife, Lauren.

The family suggests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC, 27288, or to the Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris Street, Eden, NC, 27288.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.

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We send love and prayers to all of the family and we hope that the certain hope of eternal life and a future reunion will give you peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With Love, David & Martha Lucas
David & Martha Lucas

Jim and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We’re praying that God will comfort you and your family in your season of grief and strengthen you in the days ahead. Jimmy and Sharon Smith
Sharon Smith

Peyton and Tommy you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many good memories of Oggie playing sports at Morehead. Those were great times. Love you.zF
Bobbie Shough

Oggie, you were my hero and I will never forget you. My best wishes to your family.
Mike Gallimore

It is great sadness that I have read of my friends passing. Oggie was wonderful inspiration to me...
Lowell Hatcher

We’re so sorry about the loss of your brother, Oggie. He certainly did a lot of great and generous things in his life. We know he will really be missed by his family. Can’t help but comment how I see your sweet mother’s face in his. Praying for your peace.
Sally&Charlie Wilson

Oggie was my late brother Dallas's lifelong best friend, so I grew up around him and made the early morning treks to MHS for summer football practice. Years later, I took my son fishing in his backyard at Madison. He dealt with MS bravely for many years. He was a hero to me and many others.
Sam Gwynn

My "HERO" at the Leaksville Boys Club. He was a special person and cared so much for all the boys at the club. I have many fond memories of playing football with him in the lot across from the old Boys Club and playing baseball at the old ball park. He was a one of a kind individual.
George Conner

Dear Bert and girls, We love you all and are thinking of you this weekend. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending much love! Eroc, Carey, Lily and Evelyn
Eric and Carey Nikonchuk

So sad to hear that Oggie passed. Ronnie and I were unable to attend the service since he recently had hip surgery. Praying for comfort and peace for the family.
Dione Hawkins

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