Jasper Oglesby

Funeral Services for Jasper Wilburn "Bill" Oglesby will be held Tuesday October 24th at 11:00 AM at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79110, with Fred Gonzales officiating.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 23 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Bill went home on Saturday, October 21st, at Hospice of the Southwest in the presence of his family and friends. Bill was born December 8th, 1926 in Wildorado, Texas. He was raised on a farm in Wildorado where he began working at the age of 14, and by 16 was responsible for the family farm as his parents had started working at Pantex. His unsurpassable work ethic began at this early age and continued until his final breath. He has worked as a bus driver, newspaper carrier, insurance agent, entrepreneur and real estate appraiser. He served in the United States Army proudly during World War II. He utilized all the tools that he gained during these years for his real passion and purpose in life……The Service of Others. Bill was a man that continually sought to put others' needs before his own. Whether it was offering a few dollars to someone in need or providing house for a struggling single mother he never felt that his money was his own. There are countless stories of people that he helped over his lifetime. He took in and adopted two children that were born into an unfortunate environment and raised them as his own. He learned of a friend of one of his children that was being abused and stepped in, brought her home to live with his family and calls her daughter still today. Later he had two grandchildren, 24 and 6 months old, that were at risk of being placed into the orphanage system and he took them in spite of being 48 years old. His heart to serve overflowed into every encounter. Bill was a hands-on man and built many of the items that are in their home. He enjoyed planning and creating new things. He added on an addition to his home and when that wasn't enough he added on again. When Pat talked about needing some storage, instead of buying a book case or cabinet he built a storage shed in their back yard. When that started filling up he added on so that she could have more room. Bill treasured Patsy, his wife, and showered her with love. If she wanted it he was going to find a way to get it for her. As his health began to deteriorate he found himself in the need of assistance and hired a young man to work a remodel of his home. This young man quickly found himself part of the family. Bill took on the entire family as a few more of his children. Bill was a father figure to anyone who had need. The narrative throughout his life can't be summed up into one word or one comment. He continually attached himself to the heart strings of everyone that met him. He always had a smile, a kind word, a hug, unrequested advice or just love to share. His neighbors all talk about his kind heart and charitable spirit. His friends refer to him as loyal and steadfast. He was unwavering in his commitment to love others. He never failed in providing for his wife and undoubtedly used his last heartbeat to love her one last time. Bill will be missed by more people than we will ever know. His acts of kindness have touched lives that he may be learning of today as he meets with those hearts in heaven. Our hearts are saddened today, but are more than full because he was part of our lives. Bill was preceded in death by his mother Myrtle Burns and H.J. Oglesby, his daughter KayLynn Winsor, his brothers Burl Oglesby, Cecil Oglesby and J.R. Oglesby and sisters Lela Mae Price and Trellis Jackson. He leaves behind his wife Patsy Oglesby of Amarillo; daughters, Jeanann Hill and husband, Raymond and Maribeth Tyler of Amarillo, Vicky Poynter and husband, Greg of Livingston, and Sandra Goudie and husband, Vic of Roanoke, Virginia; sons, Bradley Oglesby of Stephenville, Kelly Riley and wife, Amy of Abilene, Kyle Riley of Amarillo, and Curtis Pylant and wife, Teresa of Amarillo; 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren;  one great-great grandchild; sisters, Marcene Weiss and husband, George of Amarillo and Louise Alverson and husband, Bob of Oklahoma City, OK; sisters-in-law, Leta Wilson and husband Leroy, Ginger Waddell and husband, Phil and Barbara Barton; special friends, Jesse and Holly Bazan, Christine and Orlando Vara all of Amarillo, and Shawn and Carrie Burleson and girls of Borger; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Texas Panhandle Honor Flight, PO Box 3218, Amarillo, TX 79116.