Kennedy - Oakley F.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal-Review 19 Nov 1953
Oakley F. KENNEDY, about 65 (1900 census says b Feb 1890) a resident of this city most of his life, died Thursday morning at his home, 1626 Maynard Dr, Indianapolis, according to word received here by Mrs. Sanford Nutt, 111 S. Grant Ave. He had been in failing health several years. Born in Crawfordsville, Mr. Kennedy was the son of Henry and Mattie Wilkinson Kennedy. He was a graduate of the Crawfordsville High School. For several years he worked at the old match factory here. Since moving to Indianapolis he had been associated with the PA - RR. His father, who also was associated with the Crawfordsville Match Company for a number of years was killed in an explosion at a match factory in Roanoke, VA. A son, Robert also was killed in an accident. Surviving are a son, John Kennedy, Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Bland, Chicago Heights; and two nieces, Mrs. John Paligraf and Mrs. Leo Thompson both of Crawfordsville. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary in Indianapolis. Burial in the family lot at Oak Hill Saturday. The funeral party is expected to arrive here about 1 p.m. - transcribed by kbz