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William I "Buzz" OXFORD

Rambo Cemetery
Benton County,
Arkansas

William
May 31, 1931 - January 31, 2015

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Tuesday, February 3, 2015

ROGERS - William I. "Buzz" Oxford, 83, of the Rock community passed away on January 31, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice Center in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born May 31, 1931 in Kingston, Arkansas, the son of C.L. "Lum" and Audry O. (Bowen) Oxford. He was a lifelong resident of Benton County and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed carpentry work, farming, hunting and watching the deer pass in front of his house. He was always up for a good conversation with family and friends when they would drop by or call. He also enjoyed time with his terrier, BJ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 44 years, Dorthy E. Oxford. Survivors include life companion and caregiver, Eve Curtis of the home, three sisters, Ola Mae Sherry, Ova Lea Clinton and Bernice Bohlen; three brothers, Lennis (Toad) Oxford, Charlie Oxford and Lorin (Buddy) Oxford, seven nieces, three nephews and numerous other friends and family.

Graveside service with full military honors will be 2 p.m Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Rambo Cemetery with Pastor Michael Sherry officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th Rogers, Ark. Memorial contributions to Circle of Life Hospice. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy
August 18, 1920 - June 21, 2004

*Obituary
The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas
Wednesday, June 23, 2004

ROGERS — Dorothy Esme Oxford, 83, of Rogers died June 21, 2004, at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Bunderberg, Australia, to Frederick August and Maud Kraak Klatz. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, William "Buzz" Oxford of the home, three sisters, Ivy Pearl Merchael of Brisbane, Australia, Beatrice Isabelle Finger and Eunice Maguire, both of Bunderberg.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rambo Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Sherry officiating. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Married November 26, 1960

Contributed on 3/19/16 by wfields55
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Submitted: 3/19/16 • Approved: 3/19/16 • Last Updated: 8/31/18 • R1128963-G1128963-S3

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