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William Farris Dale
b.26 Dec 1922 Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
d.26 May 1993 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
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m. Abt 1908
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m. 15 Nov 1947
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William was a 6th Generation Appalachian American. Bill (Teeny, to his family) was born on December 26, 1922, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, His parents were, Ed and Cora. He was the youngest son with nine brothers and sisters: Mae, Johnny, Clay. Iva, Nannie, James, Everett, Mary and Marthie. He enlisted in the Army January 21, 1943 and served his Country in the European Theater of Operations as a warrant officer until he was honorably discharged on Marth 9, 1946. On November 15, 1947 he married Mary Oakley in their home town. Together they raised 9 children: Four sons and five daughters.
He retired to Dayton in 1983 and passed away on May 26, 1993, at the age of 70. He was laid to rest in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery May 28, 1993 because he had a granddaughter (Jodi) and great granddaughter (Casey) buried there and he wanted to be close to his babies. His wife joined him 10 years later and is buried at his side. One of their daughters (Linda) was waiting to welcome them into heaven. References
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