James H. Allgood.  James died on November 12, 1974 in Pryor, Oklahoma from injuries sustained in a railroad-related accident.  He was a native of Battle Creek, moved to Pryor in 1970, and was a resident of Parson, Oklahoma, where he was transferred in 1972.  He was employed as a brakeman by MKT Railroad and was on a run to Pryor when he was struck by a boxcar.  Before leaving Battle Creek, James had been employed by Clark Equipment Co. and by Grand Trunk Western Railroad Co.  James was a Navy veteran and served 1 ½ years in Vietnam.  Survivors included his widow, the former Patricia Meece; his mother, Mrs. Marvel Allgood; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Scherry) Sturdivant; and a brother, Army Pvt. Charles Allgood Jr. of Ft. Jackson, S.C.

Information from Battle Creek Enquirer on November 19, 1974 obtained from Willard Library