Mr. Charlie Oakely Dies After A Long Illness
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Mr. Charlie Oakely Dies After A Long Illness
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Source Type
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Newspapers
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Publisher
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The Centreville Press
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Publication Place
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Centreville, AL
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Publication Date
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2/25/1937
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MR. CHARLIE OAKLEY DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Centreville Presbyterian Church by Dr. J. D. McPhail, Pastor, for Charlie L. Oakley, 59, who died Wednesday morning at a few minutes past three o'clock, after an illness of several weeks, at the T. C. I. Hospital, Fairfield. Everything was done that was humanly possible for his recovery, and the deceased put up a brave fight for his life until the end. The funeral services were very simple and impressive. Show and ostentation were traits that Charlie Oakley did not possess, and as he lived simply, so even in death. The only vocal music was "Nearer My God to Thee," sung by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dailey, with Miss Grace Ward at the Organ. Prayer and reading of appropriate passages of scripture, followed by a few timely remarks on the life of Mr. Oakley, concluded the services. The large auditorium was taxed to its seating capacity with relatives and friends from near and far who had assembled to pay their last respects to this friend and loved one who had fallen by life's wayside. Lovely floral designs, which banked every available space around the alter also attested to the love and esteem in which he was held. Mr. Oakley was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Oakley of Oakley's Mill, near Ashby. Mr. Oakley took a prominent part in the affairs of the County and State. While his brother, Mr. James G. Oakley was Sheriff of the County he served for nearly four years as his Chief Deputy. Then he was Sheriff of Bibb County for one term. He also served for several years as a State Law Enforcement Officer, and was a special officer for the T. C. I. at Birmingham. Before entering the "law" he was an engineer on the Mobile and Ohio R. R. and he retained his membership in The Brotherhood of Railway Engineers. He was a prosperous planter, having a large plantation on the Cahaba River near Centreville, and also had other business interests in Bibb County and in Shelby County. Active Pall Bearers were O. C. Oakley, Jr., Howison Crider, William Head, Nelson Fuller, Vance Cleveland, and Tom McGahey. Interment in Centreville Cemetery where he was laid to rest by his daughter, Frances Oakley, who preceded him to the grave several years ago. Brown-Service of Bessemer in charge. The following survive: His widow, Mrs. Iona Oakley, one brother, Mr. Jim Oakley, Ashby and six sisters, Miss Lillie Oakley, Ashby; Mrs. Pearl Mathis, Wauchula, Fla.; Mrs. Lydia Cleveland, Mrs. Fannie Dennis, Mrs. Rebecca Cox, Mrs. Texas Jordan, all of Phoenix, Arizona, and numerous other relatives.