Robert Ogletree

HURST -- Robert Weldon Ogletree, 81, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at a local care center from complications of a stroke in 2005.        Graveside service: Noon Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cook Children's Medical Center, 801 Seventh Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104 or The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2333, Fort Worth, Texas 76113.        Robert "Paw-Paw" Ogletree was born in Fort Worth. After serving in the Coast Guard during World War II, he joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a proud member for 61 years. He loved hunting deer in Colorado and fishing in Lake Whitney.        Bob was the loving father of three children, Jackie Johnson, Bob Ogletree and Steve Ogletree. He was the grandfather of six granddaughters, one grandson and several stepgrandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He attended countless athletic games, gymnastic competitions and wrestling matches. He was very proud of all his grandchildren and considered them all "All-Stars." After retirement in 1990, Bob enjoyed babysitting his youngest two granddaughters for several years and watching them grow up, as he was working when his own children were small.        Special thanks to Larissa Thomas, caregiver, who ministered to us daily with her love and support.        He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Lisa Ann; great-granddaughter, Kirstin Blockinger; parents, Lucille and Weldon Ogletree; and sister, Dortha McBride.        Survivors: Wife of 59 years, Vivian Tiroff Ogletree of Bedford; daughter, Jackie Johnson and husband, Bill, of Arlington; sons, Bob Ogletree of Bedford, Stephen Ogletree of Dearborn, Mich.; seven grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; three great-grandsons; sister, JoAnn Rush of Waco; and numerous nieces and nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Ogletree please visit our Sympathy Store.