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Jerry Wayne Oxenford, 62, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday July 24, 2014 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Mr. Oxenford was born on September 20, 1951 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late William Oxenford and Gloria Stauffer Oxenford. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 9 years and was stationed in Asmara, Ethiopia from 1970-1974.
Jerry worked as an electrician for Conrail after being in the Navy and was an avid hunter and loved fishing. He loved being outdoors and spending time at the beach with family and friends. Jerry was always telling jokes and had a sense of humor that was contagious to everyone around him. He loved his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Oxenford.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Lisa Dipaolo of Charlotte; two sons, Eric Oxenford and wife Nancy of Clayton, and Thomas Oxenford and wife Emmy-Jo of Allentown, PA; a sister, Linda Swanson of Clermont, FL; grandchildren, Isabella Dipaolo, Abby Oxenford, Shane Oxenford, Joseph Oxenford, Shanice Oxenford, Alexis Oxenford, and Viktoriyah Oxenford; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Gary Wehr of Coplay, PA.
There will be a graveside service at the Salisbury National Cemetery held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Levine Dickson Hospice House, 1900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury is assisting the Oxenford family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Craig Swanson says
Rest in Peace Jerry! You were one of a kind and they definitely broke the mold after you came along. The big man upstairs is going to have his hands full with you, as full as you have left us in our hearts and thoughts.
With love from your nephew,
Craig
Eric Oxenford says
My Dad…so many tough days last week ending in such beauty because YOU did not want your children to suffer any longer. I will live the rest of my time smiling often about the things that happened immediately after you passed knowing you were letting us know that you were finally ok. RUN DAD RUN!!! Paralysis no longer. I love you forever
Emmy-Jo Thompson says
To my husband Tommy, his brother Eric, sister Lisa, and the entire Oxenford family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad and loved one. May he RIParadise and know that you forever have a Guardian Angel watching over you all. Love and prayers to all. Tommy, I love you and I’m here for you and always will be.