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Thomas Oakley Obituary

THOMAS D. OAKLEY, JR., of Pleasanton, CA, died on September 2, 2001. He was 64. The Arkansas native had lived in California for 41 years and Pleasanton for 5 years. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas (class of 1958) and Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, CA, (class of 1971). He was the Southwest Conference 2 mile champion in 1957, a member of 1960 Olympic team in 1960 (3,000 meter steeplechase), and a member of 3 Southwest Conference championship cross county teams. He was inducted into the State of Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2000. He was an attorney and a real estate broker. He is survived by his brother Charles F. Oakley of Pleasanton, CA. Amemorial service will be held at Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, on September 15, 2001 at 10:00 am. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by ANG Newspapers on Sep. 12, 2001.

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