Joseph Jerry Ogilby
May 8, 1960 –
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Joseph Jerry Ogilby, who departed this life on November 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 8, 1960, in Tampa, Joe was a lifelong Florida native whose generous heart and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew him.
The son of the late Eugene and Faye Ogilby, Joe grew up in a close-knit family that valued hard work and community. A proud graduate of East Bay High School, class of 1978, he remained active in the area his entire life. By trade, Joe was a farmer; he owned Big Joe’s Plant Nursery. There he grew and sold plants and did some landscaping. Other farms he worked for were Ed Parker Tropical Fish Farm, Cedar Key Aquaculture Farm - Dan Solano and Morgan Farms - Vernon Morgan.
Joe loved the water. Whether it was sailing, fishing or riding in boats or jet skis. He also had a passion for golf and attending the winter nation sprint cars at East Bay Raceway and Camp 12 pack.
Joe is survived by his beloved children, Matthew Ogilby and Faylene Ogilby; five grandchildren, Javian Newson, Kahlari
Levy, Ryleigh Levy, Jayce Newson and Liam Ogilby; sister, Gail (Robbie) Gower; brothers, Gene Ogilby Jr., Gary Ogilby; and nieces, Felicia Ogilby and Ashley Gower.
Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that his love and legacy will live on in all of us. Although he may be gone, his memory will stay with us forever.
Rest in peace, Dad.
The son of the late Eugene and Faye Ogilby, Joe grew up in a close-knit family that valued hard work and community. A proud graduate of East Bay High School, class of 1978, he remained active in the area his entire life. By trade, Joe was a farmer; he owned Big Joe’s Plant Nursery. There he grew and sold plants and did some landscaping. Other farms he worked for were Ed Parker Tropical Fish Farm, Cedar Key Aquaculture Farm - Dan Solano and Morgan Farms - Vernon Morgan.
Joe loved the water. Whether it was sailing, fishing or riding in boats or jet skis. He also had a passion for golf and attending the winter nation sprint cars at East Bay Raceway and Camp 12 pack.
Joe is survived by his beloved children, Matthew Ogilby and Faylene Ogilby; five grandchildren, Javian Newson, Kahlari
Levy, Ryleigh Levy, Jayce Newson and Liam Ogilby; sister, Gail (Robbie) Gower; brothers, Gene Ogilby Jr., Gary Ogilby; and nieces, Felicia Ogilby and Ashley Gower.
Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that his love and legacy will live on in all of us. Although he may be gone, his memory will stay with us forever.
Rest in peace, Dad.