William Oakes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Oakes (Henry, Virginia), who passed away on December 6, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Oakes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tasville Carr and Lula Yeatts Oakes; his siblings, Charlie, Henry, Eugene, Kelly, Curtis, Letcher, Leslie, Eva Parsons, Cordie Parsons, Lila Farthing, Gladys Reynolds and Bernice Oakes; and his granddaughter Laura Cabell Oakes.
He is survived by: his wife Bernice Eggleston Oakes; his children, Gerald Carlton Oakes (Anne), Joyce Thompson (Jim) and Cynthia Oakes (Ricki); his grandsons, Adam and Brian Thompson (Maia); his great grandchild Avery Carlton Thompson; his sister-in-law Ruby Mae Oakes; and his daughters, Donna and Mollie. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to the pandemic, funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Snow Creek Rescue Squad or the Snow Creek Fire Department.
