Richard Ogburn

Richard Taylor Ogburn was born to James and Gertrude Fyinette Ogburn on April 9, 1938 in Grant Town West Virginia, where he attended school in his early years.

Richard graduated from High School in Detroit Michigan in 1957. He then became employed by Ford Motor Company of Detroit. In 2002 he retired and then married his elementary school “Sweetheart”, Mary Howell, then moved to Columbus, Ohio.

Richard and Mary loved to travel International and Domestic. Richard was a giver and a blessing to many, He donated monetary gifts to Nursing Homes and numerous bikes to children. He was also an avid sports lover.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gertrude Ogburn; stepson, Vertchael Howell; and five sisters, Gertrude Baytops, Delorice Collier, Evelyn Mitchell, Dorothy Greene, and Mary Ogburn.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Mary N. Ogburn; son, Richard T. Ogburn Jr.; three stepsons, John Howell, Ronald Howell, and Leonard Howell; brothers, James Ogburn and Bernard (Diane) Ogburn; sister-in-law, Nell Jones; special grandson, Cameron Howell; special nephew, Milton Baytops; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, September 12, 2020 MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.