Oliver Joseph Key Jr.
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1921 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Christening: Death: 12 Aug 2004 - Mandeville, St. Tammany, Louisiana, USA ( at age 83) Burial: 28 Aug 2004 Cause of Death:
Spouses and Children
1. *Janet Claire EdwardsFind A Grave ID: 243194052 Marriage: 16 Jun 1945 - Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Marriage Notes
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) June 10, 1945 Page 52
Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Edwards announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Janet Claire Edwards, to Sargeant Oliver Joseph Key, Jr., United States Marine Corps Reserve, son of Mr. Key and the late Mrs. Key. The wedding will take place Saturday morning at 11:30 o'clock in the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus with a reception following at the home of the bride-elect's parents on St. Charles avenue.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameOliver Joseph Key Jr
GenderMale
Marriage DateJun 1945
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseJanet Claire Edwards
Gender Female
Notes
General:
Per WWII Draft Registration 2/16/1942
Oliver Joseph Key is 20 years old, born July 13, 1921 in New Orleans, La. He resides at 7320 Zimple St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, and his phone number is Wal 04845. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Mamie Usner Key, same current residence. He is not employed, as he is a student at Tulane. He is described as white race, 6'3" tall, 205 lbs., brown eyes, brown hair, light complexion.
Per 1950 US Census 4/28/1950 14684 Plummer, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Oliver Key is the 28 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as a car salesman for a new and used car agency. His wife, 29 year old Janet Key, was born in Louisiana, keeps house. Stephen Key is their 3 year old son, born in Louisiana. Melinda Key is their daughter, born August 1949 in California.
Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameRobert Keys Jr [Jr] [Bob Jos Key] [Oliver Key]
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date13 Jul 1921
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
Death Date12 Aug 2004
FatherOliver J Key
Mother Mamie Usner
SSN436180256
NotesMar 1953: Name Listed As Robert Keys;
: Name Listed As Bob Jos Key;
: Name Listed As Oliver Joseph Key Jr
Per Times-Picayune New Orleans, LA 8/27/2004
KEYS
Robert OJ Key Keys died Thursday August 12, 2004 st St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Keys was 83 years old. Beloved husband of Mrs. Joyce Sarno Keys. Son oi the late Oliver Joseph Key and Maxine Key. also preceded by a brother Lester Roy Key and a sister Marion Pltre. Survivors include sons: Stephen Joseph Key and Christopher Edwards Keys; daughters: Melinda Key Maxwell and Cynthia Cecile Finley.
Mr. Keys native of New Orleans, resident of Mandeville tor the past two years was a Hollywood actor and independent film producer. Attended Jesuit High School and went on to Tulane University. Served as a
private in the Marines and Army Air Corps during WWII. Memorial
Services will be held in the Jesuit High School Chapel, Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 2:00 pm, 4133 Banks Street, New Orleans. In lieu of llowers donations may be sent to the Jesuit Scholarship Fund. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in charge oi arrangements.
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