‘Michael’ Ogburn (01-07-12)

STATHAM – George “Michael” Ogburn, 72, died Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Sarah J. Ogburn. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, member of Carter Hill Masonic Lodge #268, and was past member of Yaarab Shrine Club. Mr. Ogburn was preceded in death by a daughter, Deanne Ogburn-Cagle; and three grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Ogburn, Statham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Annette Ogburn, Bethlehem, and Darien and Tracey Ogburn, Grayson; three daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Johnny Weaver, Dahlonega, Renee and Bobby Queen, Bremen, and Christa and Larry Edge, Zebulon; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 14, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Shane Hill officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be cremated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church, 1867 Dooley Town Rd., Statham, GA 30666.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.