Gary "Shark" Wayne Ogburn, Sr.

Gary Wayne (Shark) Ogburn, Sr., 56 years old, of Evansville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5th, of a massive heart attack, at Deaconess Hospital. Gary was born on December 15, 1959 to the parents of Bobby Ogburn, Sr., and Ora Ogburn-Dennis. Gary was a loving husband to Lindsey Ogburn, a compassionate father, son and brother. He was a loyal and faithful friend. His laughter was exuberant and filled any room he was in.
He attended Bosse High School and further pursued his education at Indiana State University and the University of Southern Indiana.
Gary was a hardworking employee of Swanson Nunn, where he received OSHA Certification allowing him to operate a Fork Truck Driver. He worked in the capacity of Warehouse Supervisor while employed at Swanson Nunn and at Morton Avenue Warehouse. His most recent employer was T.J. Maxx, until his health made it impossible for him to continue working.
He was a sports fan and enjoyed attending and watching basketball and football games. He was an avid horse racing fan, too. Gary loved to travel and was simply awed by the beauty of nature that surrounded him. He cherished his friendships and relationships and his humor uplifted and encouraged anyone in his presence. He is survived by his wife Lindsey Dawn Ogburn, his parents Bobby Ogburn, Sr. (Phyllis) and Ora Ogburn-Dennis. He has six children Gary, Jr. Jazzimane Ogburn, Kiki Kenyona Ogburn, Nicola Jackson, Devon Baxton (Arlanda) and two step children Kelsey and Caleb Mitz.
He has two sisters, Debra Hughes (Anthony) and Tai’Keishia Dennis and four nieces Constance Smith, Mercedes Knight, Kyla Ogburn, and Trinity Dennis.
He has six brothers, Bobby Ogburn, Jr. (Shauntay), Brandon Ogburn (Tionna) Cornelius C.J. Dennis, Gerrick Dennis, Christopher Dennis, Ja’Mari Dennis, two step brothers Julius Hayes (Sherita) and Brandon Hayes (Katie), three nephews, Julian Knight and Antwan Ogburn, and Jha’Korrey Dennis, and two grandchildren Keviere and Ja’Osha Jackson and one great-nephew Malachi Smith.
Gary is also survived by two aunts Alice Jackson(Otis) and Bettye Andrews and three uncles Otis Greer(Camille) , Freddie Greer (Sherry) and Elder John D Dennis III(Pamela) and a host of great aunt and uncles, and cousins. His extended family members are Angela Williams, Cherice Williams, Vivian Edwards, Teresa Perry-Fleming, Janet Johnson, and Colleen Baxton. He also has several lifelong friends which includes Kenneth Johnson, Jamie Williams, and Rick Berry.
Gary was preceded in death by his aunt Ann Gray, step-father Alphonso Dennis, an uncle Robert H. Greer, and grandparents Theresa Greer-Martin and John and Willie Mae Ogburn.
Gary’s life was precious to his friends and family and it will forever cherish many loving memories.