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SHIGENORI NAGAO Obituary

Shigenori Nagao, age 95, was born in Selma, CA and passed away at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Shig, as he was known, was a Sergeant and machine gun squad leader of the 442nd RCT/100th Battallion Company A during World War II. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and Congressional Medal. After the war, he became a farmer in Selma, CA for the past 50 years, in which he was awarded Agriculturalist of the Year through the Nisei Farmer League in 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shigekichi and Yusa Nagao; and his brother, Minoru Nagao. He is survived by his loving wife Kimiyo; his son, Brent Nagao and his wife Sophia Reyna-Nagao; daughter, Sherri Elliston and her husband Irby; four grandchildren, Kristi Nagao, Evan Nagao, Dana Elliston, and Crystal Garcia and her husband Vincent; and two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Priscilla. A Memorial Service will be held at Parlier Buddhist Temple in Parlier, CA, on Friday, April 25, 2014, 10:30 a.m.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Apr. 22, 2014.

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Agnew Tom

April 28, 2014

He was a farmer who climbed the ladders alongside his workers. He spoke some Spanish and kidded his workers but also praised them when they quit drinking, or did a good job. What I'm most reminded of is at the end of a day of picking, sorting & packing fruit, he sat down and remarked, "War is bad, really bad." He saw it first hand, told me countless times of the indignities African-American troops endured that he witnessed. With tree fruit prices dwindling, problems with obtaining good farm labor, and sending his kid(s) to college, inflation etc., I'll always remember this man who'd seen it firsthand, "War is really bad."

April 23, 2014

Please accept my condolences. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help sustain you. John 17:3

Paulette Janian

April 22, 2014

My sympathy to the family on the loss of Shig. I enjoyed knowing him and did not know of his great contribution during WW two until reading his biography. He will be missed. Sincerely, Paulette Janian

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