Nigel Edward Oxley
Ava, Missouri

Nigel Edward Oxley, son of Jacob Edward Oxley and Lizzie Ray (Parker) Oxley was born Dec. 10, 19l7 in Almartha, Missouri and departed this life Jan. 12, 2007 at the age of 89 years l month and 2 days.

Nigel was a life long resident of the area. He was in the upholstery business for many years. On Feb. 11, 1937 Nigel and Goldie Henley were united in marriage in Ava, MO. Nigel and Goldie were blessed with three children. Nigel was a member of the Ava Church of Christ.

Nigel was very involved with the Senior Citizens, DoCo sheltered workshop and very involved with the less fortunate.

Nigel was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Goldie, three sisters, Erma Stone, Ruby Alene Oxley, Reba Lockey Oxley and one grandson, Brian Jones. He is survived by three children, Virginia Ruth Jones and husband Wendell, Forsyth, MO, Larry Edward Oxley and wife Pam, Marylin Reba Pellham and husband Darrell, both of Holts Summit, MO, six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, l great-great granddaughter on the way, four sisters, Allie Fry, Bakersfield, CA, Stella Genelle Johnson, Mary Elle Crown, Helen May Warren, two brothers, Elmo Lyle Oxley, Carl Denver Oxley, all of CA, and a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home with Brad Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Herndon Cemetery, Almartha, Missouri. Visitation will be Tuesday 1:00 P.M. until service time. Memorials may be made to the Fairhaven Children's Home.