PARKER
Samuel Parker was born in 1930 and worked in construction and as a coal miner. He married Helen Thompson in 1955. Together they raised three children.
Samuel was active in the United Mine Workers and local church groups.
PATTERSON
James Patterson was born in 1928 and worked as a machinist. He married Dorothy Clark in 1950. They had four children.
James was involved with the Oakwood Lions Club and volunteered for community events.
PERRY
Edward Perry was born in 1910 and farmed near Oakwood for many years. He married Louise Bennett in 1935. They had six children.
Edward was active in the Farm Bureau and supported local school activities.
PHILLIPS
Robert Phillips was born in 1925 and served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he worked as an electrician.
He married Margaret Collins in 1948. They raised three children who attended Oakwood schools.
POPE
Walter Pope was born in 1924 and served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a coal miner after the war.
Walter married Ethel Rogers in 1947. They raised four children who attended Oakwood schools. Walter was active in the United Mine Workers and local veteran organizations.
PORTER
Charles Porter was born in 1930 and worked as a carpenter. He married Martha Simmons in 1952.
They had three children. Charles was involved in community building projects and was a member of the Oakwood Methodist Church.
PRICE
Henry Price was born in 1918 and worked as a mechanic and truck driver. He married Anna Wilson in 1940.
They had five children who attended Oakwood schools. Henry was active in local sports leagues and civic organizations.
QUINN
Thomas Quinn was born in 1925 and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a machinist after the war.
He married Joyce Baker in 1950. Together they raised three children. Thomas was active in the Oakwood Lions Club.
RAMSEY
Paul Ramsey was born in 1932 and worked as a coal miner. He married Linda Harper in 1955.
They had four children. Paul was a member of the United Mine Workers and supported local youth sports.
REED
George Reed was born in 1927 and worked as a farmer near Oakwood. He married Dorothy Clark in 1950.
Together they raised six children. George was active in the Farm Bureau and local church activities.
RICHARDSON
Frank Richardson was born in 1920 and served in the Army during World War II. After the war, he worked as a truck driver.
He married Evelyn Moore in 1945. They raised three children who attended Oakwood schools. Frank was active in local veterans’ organizations and civic clubs.
ROBINSON
George Robinson was born in 1918 and worked as a coal miner. He married Mabel Johnson in 1940.
They had four children. George was a member of the United Mine Workers and participated in community events.
ROGERS
James Rogers was born in 1925 and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a mechanic after the war.
He married Gloria Smith in 1950. They raised four children who graduated from Oakwood High School. James was active in the American Legion.
RUSSELL
Charles Russell was born in 1930 and worked as a farmer near Oakwood. He married Doris Lewis in 1955.
They had six children and were active members of the Oakwood Methodist Church and local farm organizations.
RYAN
Edward Ryan was born in 1927 and worked as a carpenter. He married Barbara Thompson in 1950.
They raised three children. Edward was involved in community service and local civic groups.