William G. Ogles, Sr., 96, of Clarksville, TN, died on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Sterling House. He was born on February 21, 1915 in Rutherford County, Tennessee to the late Bishop Marvin Ogles and Julie Pate Ogles. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Turner Ogles; two daughters, Alice Carol Eady and Gloria Ruth Moss, and a sister, Minnie Ausbrooks.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 10 AM at Madison Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Marcoulier and Rev. Cliff Wright officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home and 9 AM until the hour of service at the church.
Bill was a WWII wounded veteran in which he received a Purple Heart. He was owner of Ogles Furniture and Salvage. He was a former city councilman for the city of Clarksville. He was a past Commander of the VFW Post 4895. He was a former board member for F&M Bank. He was also an active member of Madison Street United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a son, William G. (Alice) Ogles, Jr. of Clarksville, TN; a daughter, Eva Joyce (Johnny) Ogles of Clarksville, TN; a sister, Frances Ogles of Clarksville, TN; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Christian Hanley, Ray Hampton, Weston Hampton, William Ogles, III, Albert Norris, Bryce Powers, Chuck Kemp, Ronnie English, and Don Bailey. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Willard Blue Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Madison Street United Methodist Church 319 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home 1510 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37040. On-line condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.