Background
Oakerson, James F. was born on October 7, 1921 in Zwolle, Louisiana, United States. Son of Edna (Thompson) Oakerson.
stage director auditorium manager
Oakerson, James F. was born on October 7, 1921 in Zwolle, Louisiana, United States. Son of Edna (Thompson) Oakerson.
Degree, Jefferson Business College, University Idaho. Graduate, Radar School. Graduate, Firefighting School.
Graduate, Communications School Oceanside.
Head sound Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1946—1950. Head electrician Columbia Broadcasting System, Burbank, California, 1953—1961. Stage manager Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, 1961—1976, auditorium manager, 1976—1988.
Teacher Scotish Rite Temple, 1983—1984. Lighting design for various operas and religious television. Radio technical 2d class United States Navy, 1942-1945, PTO.
Member of Al Malaikah Stagecraft (director 1981, captain since 1984, convention), International Auditorium Managers Association, American Society Lighting Directors, Royal Order Jesters Lodge, Shrine Lodge (director 1974-1975, 1980-1981).
Married Hope Oakerson Oakerson (divorced). 1 child James N.; Married Ora Fern Oakerson (divorced 1978). Children: Sharon Ann Cleaver, Mary Alice Pounds, Edna Robinson.