Sterling Gazette, Sterling, IL

December 9, 1968 - Monday, pg 2 

HAROLD  MASON  OAKFORD 

Harold M. Oakford Dies In His Home 

Tampico: - Harold Mason Oakford, 75, passed away Sunday aged in the jewelry business in Walnut and Dixon. He served as custodian at the Walnut Grade School for 20 years.  He was a member of the Walnut Christian Church. 

He is survived by his widow, two sons, Graham of Dixon; Billy of West Bend, Wis.; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two nephews. 

He was preceded by his parents, one sister, Edna Clark and one brother. 

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