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The oldest resident in Oxford, John Crumpton, emerges from the classic car that delivered him to his 100th birthday party at the Oxford American Legion on Sunday. photo courtesy Oxford Historical Society
The Oxford Fire Department gives John Crumpton a veteran’s welcome to his 100th birthday party at the Oxford American Legion Sunday. photo courtesy Oxford Historical Society
Over 250 people, including relatives from Mississippi and Virginia, came to the Oxford American Legion Sunday to celebrate John Crumpton’s 100th birthday. photo courtesy Oxford Historical Society
John Crumpton, the oldest resident in Oxford, waves goodbye to family members near the conclusion of his 100th birthday party on Sunday. Evan W. Houk/Advertiser Democrat
A cake shows a picture of the oldest resident in Oxford, John Crumpton, at his 100th birthday party at the Oxford American Legion on Sunday. Evan W. Houk/Advertiser Democrat
A display of memorabilia and commendations for Oxford resident John Crumpton, a retired Captain from the U.S. Navy, is displayed during his 100th birthday party at the Oxford American Legion Sunday. Evan W. Houk/Advertiser Democrat

Evan Houk is a journalist originally from Bessemer, Pennsylvania, who writes and takes photographs for the Advertiser Democrat and Sun Journal. He's also the creator of the Oxford Hills Now newsletter....