Bevan Oshel Wilcox grew up in Wood and Jackson County, West Virginia.  He was born in Parkersburg October 21, 1916.  The Honorable Mr. Wilcox,  served with distinction in the CCC at Camp 518 Forestry Camp F3, Camp Parsons, Tucker County, West Virginia. Mr. Wilcox worked at one of the most massive and most important CCC tree nurseries in the Nation which produced as many as 7.5 million trees for planting, at one time. This nursery produced multi millions of trees of all types, including Red Spruce, White Pine, Red Oak, White Ash, Black Cherry, and Yellow Poplar, and more,  that were planted across West Virginia and the Nation.  The Late Mr. Wilcox's daughter, Sandy Hackley, now of Florida, commented. “Throughout his life, my father carried a deep love for conservation of our natural resources. I was surprised to discover all of the useful things he learned while in the CCC.” She continued. “He later had one of the finest orchards in Jackson County, and served as a County Commissioner.  This I attribute largely to the CCC and his service in the military during World War II. The entire family is so proud father is being recognized for his service in the CCC.”