Jessie Clarence Ogle

Jessie Clarence (JC) Ogle, 74, a lifelong Southwest Missouri area resident, friend to many and servant to all, passed into his Lord’s presence on May 22, 2014. Jessie was born to John Victor and Goldie (Patterson) Ogle on January 26, 1940, the third of their six boys. He was known for his steadfastness and service. Jessie’s work career included long stints as a laborer for Carthage Marble, a soldier, a carpenter, and a ranger at Frank Childress Cub Scout camp. He served his country in the 203rd Engineer’s battalion of the Missouri National Guard for over twenty years, retiring as an E6. Jessie served others by volunteering with Boy Scouts of America for over forty years. He served his faith his whole life in many leadership and ministry positions, including over forty years at the Union Chapel United Methodist Church of rural Carthage, and the last twenty two years at Countryside Church of Jasper County. Survivors include his wife Judith, two sons Kent Douglas (Sondra) Ogle and Kerry Dean (Deidra) Ogle both of Webb City, one daughter Tina (G.A.) Flesher of Carthage, and three brothers Virgil David (Donna) and Richard Wayne Ogle both of Carthage, and Noel Dennis (Rosetta) Ogle of Willow Springs. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Jack Ogle of Joplin, Courtney Flesher of Arma, KS, Samantha Flesher of Carthage, Kyle (Alicia) Ogle of Nixa, and Kasey Ogle of Webb City. Jessie will also be missed and remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jessie was preceded by his parents, two brothers Victor Eugene and Jackie Lee Ogle, and a daughter Kelli Lynne. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, with a memorial service led by longtime friend Pastor Jim Manley. Serving as pall bearers are Steve Ogle, Ric Ogle, Scott Ogle, Jack Ogle, Kyle Ogle, and Chris Ogle. Interment will be at Fasken Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Contributions can be made to Cookson Hills Children’s Ministry care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Ulmer Funeral Home.

Jessie Clarence Ogle

January 26, 1940 - May 22, 2014