John McDowell Oxford Sr, age 63, died July 27, 2012 in Fairhope, AL following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a resident of both Selma and Orange Beach, AL.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McDowell Oxford, Selma, AL; wife, Judy Jackson Oxford, Orange Beach, AL; son John McDowell Oxford, Jr. (Blair Bellande), Daphne, AL ; and daughter-in-law, Leah Tortomasi Oxford, Selma, AL.

He is preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Randolph Oxford; his son Malcolm Randolph II (Rand); and his sister, Randallyn Oxford Henderson.

Funeral services will be held in Daphne, AL at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to St. Paul’s Selma, St. Paul’s Daphne, the Exceptional Foundation care of St. Paul’s Daphne. Addresses:

St. Paul’s Daphne

28788 N. Main St.

Daphne, Al 36526

St. Paul’s Selma

210 N. Lauderdale St.

Selma, Al 36701