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William Oates Obituary
Williston - William Ernest "BUDDY" Oates, retired truck driver for Whitehurst & Sons, 82, Williston. Mr. Oates was a faithful member of Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Flemington. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, JUNE 18, 2011, 11 AM, Unity Temple of Deliverance International Center. Reverend Michael Maeweathers, Sr.-WORDS OF COMFORT- a wake service will be held on Thursday 6PM at Sellers Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends during this hour of reflection. Visitation will be at Sellers Funeral home on Friday from 9 TO 7PM. Family and friends are asked to meet at the residence of Mrs. Ola M. Hicks (114 S.E. 1Oth St. Williston, FL) on Sat. at 10:15 AM to form the funeral cortege. No viewing following eulogy. Survivors to cherish the memories of Mr. Oates who was preceded in death by his wife Viola Hicks Oates, two sons; Ernest Oates and Lamonica Oates (Quillamae) both of Williston, FL, four daughters; Gwendolyn O. Martin (Minister Carlton Martin) of Reddick, FL; Evelena Richards (Roderick) of Gainesville, FL; Beverly Oates (Eley) of Williston, FL; Theo Yvonne Oates (Ray) of Gainesville, FL; three sisters; Evelyn James of Hawthome, FL; Eamestine Boone of Ocala, FL; Geraldine Oates of Flemington, FL; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
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Lola Monroe & family
June 17, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Theo & Ronia Lee and Family
June 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Quanda Carnegie
June 17, 2011
To the Oates family with deepest sympathy. May God give you strength.
Jeannie Perry
June 17, 2011
Thanks so much to Mr. Oates for his service to our country. One of many that helped keep our country free.God blee America!
Jeannie Perry
June 17, 2011
My prayers for the Oates family. May God continue to wrap you in His arms as you go through this period of bereavement.
reggie evans
June 17, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Amiria & James Hockett
June 16, 2011
To The Oates Family: Von, Evelena, & Desman. A prayer of deepest sympathy: These words of sympathy are sent with love and prayer that the Oates family will have cherished memories forever and that you find peace at the close of day!!! So live on and be happy as you can be because Mr. William "Buddy" Oates has been set free!!!
June 16, 2011
to the oates family von desmond and the res of the family our symphaty to you all from almettajohnson graham
June 16, 2011
To All MY COUSINS. We the Children of Freddie P. Oats Jr. would like to say to you all we Love you and may God bless you in your time of sorrow we can truly say we know how you feel on the loss of your Father our Uncle Buddy. we have you all in our Prayers Freddie P. Oats Jr. Children Williston Fl,
Delois Evans
June 16, 2011
May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.
Katherine Guyton
June 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
angel brown
June 16, 2011
To: The Family of Mr. Buddy we the Brown Family would just like to let you all know that we love you all and pray that God bless each one of you during this time The Brown's Archer Fl
Jerome Sr & Vivian Dukes
June 16, 2011
Von, Desman and the Oates Family,
May God be with you all in your time of bereavement. Our prayers and sympathy are with you all. RIP Buddy.
Boone Faimly
June 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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