Larry Cecil Oglesby was born on June 25, 1963 and stepped into the presence of his Lord on January 16, 2026, after a short illness.

Larry was born in Augusta and grew up in the “Pea Ridge Community”, Georgia. Later, he and his mother moved to Augusta, Ga. Larry’s mother became disabled and he cared for her until her passing.

Larry always tried to show kindness to everyone and developed a love for children. He made sure that many children received a gift for Christmas.

He was big in stature and had such a big heart. He was one of the most humble people you would want to meet. He always enjoyed being with family and friends.

Larry was only 15 years old when he entered his first wrestling match. Larry, aka “Big E; King V; Ice pick; or Tupelo Teddy Bear”. “Big E” wrestled for the “IWF” and “NWA” of Georgia. He was champion twice and the World Heavyweight Champion of the NWF. “Big E” was voted the most popular wrestler for the “Bad Boys” of wrestling, giving him a career of 43 years. Larry helped train many young wrestlers of the CSRA, some of whom went on to wrestle professionally in the USA and overseas.

Larry is proceeded in death by both of his parents (Wanda & Cecil Ogelsby).

He is survived by cousins, Ricky Stokely (Jeanette), Teresa Rockefeller (Jerry), many other extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Feb. 7th at 1PM at the Dearing Full Gospel Church, Adams Chapel Rd. Dearing Ga.