Gary Thomas Ogden, of Clayton, DE, passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2026 at his home. He was 72.

Gary was born in Salisbury, MD on November 9, 1953, the son of the late William T. and Ruthleen West Ogden. He received his GED and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Gary had been employed by PPG Paints, and later owned and operated G. T. Ogden and Daughters, a trucking company.

He was a longtime member and past commander of the American Legion Post 14, Smyrna. Gary loved the Phillies, the Dallas Cowboys, and enjoyed Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. He especially loved working with and caring for his race horse.

He is survived by three daughters, Allison Ogden, Lauren Ogden, and Rebecca Clements; his grandchildren, Martin, Brooklyn, Marquis, and Zaine (Allison’s children); Cadence, and John IV (Lauren’s children); Jayden, Ciana, and Emori (Rebecca’s children); and 6 great-grandchildren; and four brothers, William (Sharon) Ogden, Donnie (Dawn) Ogden, Barry Ogden, and Brooks Ogden (Debbie).

The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Hillary of Christiana Home Health, and Tiffanie and Victoria of Compassionate Care Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held 12-4 pm Saturday November 14 at the American Legion Post 14, 107 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, DE 19977. Please dress casually.

Interment will be privately held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE at a later date.

Donations in Gary’s memory may be made to American Legion Post 14, 107 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, DE 19977.

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Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.