529. MAPLES – Ben F. Jr. – December 26, 1918 – September 29, 1946

 

HUNTSVILLE TIMES

Monday, September 30, 1946

 

Maples Killed in Plane Crash in Opaloka, Fla.

 

Ben R. MAPLES, 27 year-old native of Owens Cross Roads, was killed in an airplane crash in Opaloka, Fla., yesterday, according to a telegram received by his grandfather, Z. R. MAPLES of Owens Cross Roads, this morning.

 

Before moving to Opaloka, two years ago, Mr. MAPLES lived in Huntsville.

 

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise MAPLES; three sons and his mother, all of Opaloka, and his grandfather. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.