Tom Oglesby of Keystone Granite passes

ATHENS----- Elberton Keystone Granite owner and officer Tom Oglesby, Jr., passed away on Nov. 27, at his home in Elberton at the age of 78.

Known as the producer of the large granite bulldog that currently sits in the northwest tunnel of Sanford Stadium, Keystone Granite and the Oglesby family were long time University of Georgia supporters.

Having lived most of his life in Elberton, he graduated from Elbert County High School with the class of 1963. Oglesby was captain of the 1962 Region Champion Blue Devil Football team. He furthered his education at UGA, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Tom returned home in 1967 to join the family business, Keystone Granite. He dedicated his life to the betterment of Keystone, which is currently operated by the third generation of the Oglesby family, and the granite industry. He served as a Division President of the Monument Builders of North America and served as president of the Elberton Granite Association eight times. Oglesby also served on the Elbert Memorial Hospital Authority Board. An avid football fan, there are very few UGA football games that Tom missed.

Oglesby's legacy will continue to impact the granite industry, the University of Georgia, and beyond for many generations.

Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Elaine Seymour Oglesby; children: George Thomas Oglesby, III and his wife Tina of Elberton, Laura Elizabeth O. Hernandez and her husband Jesse of Elberton, Ross Arnold Oglesby and his wife Amy of Watkinsville, Kevin Rice and his wife Allison of Elberton, and Melanie Albertson of Hartwell; sister, Ethel Horton of St. Simons Island; grandchildren: Gray Oglesby, Maribeth Hernandez, Molly Oglesby, Marjorie Hernandez, Brock Oglesby, Justin Rice, Austin Albertson, Marissa Hernandez, Lily Oglesby, and Zeb Oglesby; great-grandchildren: Nyla, Lucy Jo, and Magnolia; special companion, Sadie; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Honoring his request, a cryptside service will be held on Thursday, November 30, at 3:00p.m. at the Oglesby Mausoleum in Elberton's Historic Elmhurst Cemetery. Rev. The family is at the residence where they will receive friends.

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