Aundry “Tootie” Ogden was born on September 5, 1952 in Baxley, Georgia. Tootie was the third of five sons born to the late John Otis and Ruthie Mae Og-den. When Aundry was very young, John and Ruthie moved their family to Buffalo, New York where Aundry graduated from Bennett High School in 1971. Two years after his graduation, Tootie met the love of his life, Lorraine Ellen Foote. They were married on March 13, 1987 and had 4 children - Nicho-las, Nathalie, Marcella, and Matthew. Aundry graduated from Buffalo State College in 1976, and he was a hard worker, never without a job. He was em-ployed as a dispatcher for Higgins Trucking, Inc., and a truck driver for Frito Lay. He also worked for M&T Bank, ABD Electric, and he retired from Niaga-ra Mohawk in the early 2000’s. Even after retirement, Aundry kept busy by working odd jobs for family and friends.
In 2015, Aundry moved to Atlanta, Georgia to care for his father. He was a devoted husband, father, son, papa, and good friend to many. Tootie often spoke of how blessed he was to live such a long and full life in spite of being diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at a young age. Tootie enjoyed watching football, especially the Baltimore Ra-vens. He loved to watch Westerns; working on cars; driving his Ford Pick-up truck; spending time with family, especially his grandchildren; eating steak, Wavy Lays potato chips, smarties, vanilla cookies; and drinking Coca Cola.
Aundry was preceded in death by: his parents, John and Ruthie Ogden; his brothers, Donald, Shirrel(Cassandra), Michael (Linda) and John Jr.; and his granddaughter, Madison.
Aundry’s memories will be cherished by: his loving and devoted wife Lorraine; his children Nicholas (Sonia), Nathalie (Rodney), Marcella, and Matthew; his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Lil Papa” Jazmine “The Boneap-art,” Nichaela, Raja, Rodney, Jr. “The Rock,” Alice, and Ariana his beloved “Fluffy;” his step-grandchildren Lyndacee and Tevon; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
His funeral service will be livestreamed at 2 pm on June 26, 2020 at https://www.facebook.com/Eternal-Hills-Funeral-Home-Cremation-Services-135373843179042/.
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