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Frank Marion Oakes
AGE: 86 • Moneta, VA
Frank Marion Oakes, 86, of Moneta, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. Born Aug. 23, 1927 in Anderson, IN, he was the son of the late John H. Oakes and Edna M. Pitman Oakes. Frank spent his youth in Knoxville, TN until joining the U.S. Coast Guard to serve in World War II. His career in electronic engineering started at the Coast Guard station in Manasquan, NJ and later at Fort Monmouth, Litton Industries and General Electric PLC. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the North shore Antique Automobile Club of New Jersey. In retirement, Frank and Mary Jane resided at Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Jane Layton Oakes, and a daughter, Robin Oakes Bebel. He is survived by his daughter, Luann Oakes Lightfoot and husband, John Michael of Bethany, CT; granddaughters, Alex Lightfoot Vinopal and husband, William of Higganum, CT, and Sarah Margaret Bebel of Charlottesville; grandsons, John Robert "Bob" Lightfoot of Woodbridge, VA and Nicholas Bebel of Newton, MA; and a son-in-law, Dennis Bebel of Charlottesville. He will be missed by his family and many dear friends in both New Jersey and around the lake.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. A celebration of Frank's life will be conducted at a later date at Quaker Manasquan Friends Meeting House, 2257 Meetinghouse Road, Manasquan, NJ 08736. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Manasquan Meeting Religious Society of Friends, PO Box 522, Manasquan, NJ 08736. Condolences may be sent online at www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, VA.
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Still miss seeing Frank. There are places around the lake that I still frequent and look for Franks smile when I arrive. It is a gentle reminder that I am still missing a really good friend and puts a smile on my face.
Tom Duncan
Friend
March 21, 2019
We will miss you Frank.
You were a great personal friend and neighbor.
March 28, 2014
We will miss you Frank.
You were a great personal friend and neighbor.
Art and Carole Thommen
March 28, 2014
Although I did not know Frank for a long time it was my privilege to be known as his friend. He was a very special person and I sure see these qualities in his loving daughter Luann. God blessed Frank with a very special and loving child. Luann I have sure enjoyed meeting and spending time with you. My God give you the peace and understanding you need.
Bonnie Dagenhart
March 27, 2014
Luann, I've known your dad since he and Mary Jane came to the lake. I am truly going to miss him. He taught me a great deal about customer service and marketing. He was someone that can't be replaced. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margaret Hager
March 27, 2014
I will miss seeing my friend Frank at the various restaurants and functions at Smith Mountain Lake.
Tom Duncan
March 27, 2014
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