Obituary of Rickey Lee Oakes
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Ricky Lee Oakes, age 69, went to Heaven April 20, 2018 and is no longer in pain.
Rick is survived by his loving family; wife of 47 years, Kathy Presnell Oakes, and son, Dallas, who worked so hard trying to save his dad. Also surviving are his sister, Loretta Harmon; mother-in-law, Marie Ward Presnell; sister-in-law, Wanda Combs and husband, Terry; nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Annie Hagaman Oakes; brother, Cecil Oakes; and father-in-law, Arnold Presnell.
Rick retired from ASU as a Master Locksmith. He loved to keep everyone laughing with his sense of humor. Rick had lots of things yet to do on this earth, but Jesus needed him in Heaven.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 24th, at 1 o�clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. David Icenhour. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 o�clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to assist with expenses.
Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Oakes family.