Oscar Otis Dragoo born January 7, 1927 went to be with the Lord at home Sunday November 29, 2009 while surrounded by his family. Oscar was a retired mail carrier, carpenter, farmer and a World War II veteran.
He was preceded in death by parents Otis Oscar & Hattie Marie Lovejoy Dragoo; 3 brothers Cecil Dragoo, Andrew Nelson, and Linis Dragoo; 4 sisters Crede Lawther, Erma Dragoo, Inis McCallister, and Zulema Jaynes
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Malena Gay, son, Tony Dragoo of Griffithsville daughter Nancy Strickland of Dunbar,
2 Grandchildren Kurt Dragoo, Andrea Dunlap and 1 Great Grandson Micah Dunlap all of Griffithsville.
3 sisters Georgia Dragoo of Yawkey, Dora Jeffery of St. Albans, and Myrtle Alford of Teays Valley
The family would like to send a special thank you to the caregivers Cindy Redman, Linda Pauley & Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd. Charleston, WV 25312 or charity of choice
Private graveside service at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, was held on Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Chaplain Terry Yarh officiating. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.