Joseph Verne West Oglesby, born in Waco on April 10, 1964, passed away July 1, 2026, in Waco. Joseph, also known as “Crazy Uncle Joe,” loved helping everyone, even if that meant he went without. Joe also loved being the center of attention and making everlasting memories. Joe was a rough, tough outlaw and will be missed by all. He loved doing everything the Joe Oglesby way, the cowboy way.
Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Susie Perryman; granddaughter, Harper Faye Capella; and siblings, Gae Tucker and Jimmy Oglesby.
Surviving Joe are his wife, Syta Oglesby; children, Stephen Oglesby and wife Lexi, Joesi Capella and husband Ethan, Jesse Oglesby and wife Savanna and Joedi Oglesby. Also surviving Joe are nephews, Jace Oglesby and wife Carissa, Chance Oglesby, Lariat Gartman, Houston Tucker and wife Keelah; nieces Julie Black and husband EJ, Jenna Oglesby, Janna Whitehead and husband Dylan, Kameron Mantell and husband Travis, Katherine Staton and husband Cade, Lane Gartman and Brooke Tucker; and numerous grandchildren.
Graveside Services were held Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Black Family Cemetery.
