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Harry Oakey Obituary
HARLINGEN,TX.-
Harry S. Oakey, 86, passed away at home on September 29, 2010 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 21, 1924 in Wichita Falls, TX to Harry and Beulah Oakey. He served his country in the US Army during War World II. On September 12, 1947 he married the love of his life, Judy Oakey.
He lived in Wichita Falls and worked as a brick mason. In 1978 he moved to Harlingen and was employed by Harlingen ISD to teach brick masonry until his retirement in 1990.
He was an active member of First Christian Church in Harlingen where he was an Elder. He was a member of the Harlingen Elks Lodge 1889 and served as Exalted Ruler in 1994-1995.
Harry is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Cynde Green and husband Mickey, daughter Clarissa Oakey Roewe and husband Terry, daughter Claudia Humphries and husband Joel, daughter Connie Johnson and husband Joe. Grandson Scot Green and his wife Lisa, grandson Shawn Green, granddaughter Amy Gilpin, grandsons Joe and Jeremiah Johnson, grandson Joshua Humphries and granddaughter Samantha Humphries. Great-grandsons Gage Green and Zakary Gilpin and great-granddaughter Jordan Green.
Thanks to Dr. Shenkenberg and to Odyssey Health Care of South Texas.
Visitation will be Funeraria del Angel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010. Services will be held at First Christian Church in Harlingen at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Burial will be at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls, TX at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 4. The family will be at 4906 Del Rio Trail in Wichita Falls following the graveside services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Oakey
October 13, 2010
Dear Cynde,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father, know you are in our prayers.
Love,
Stanley & Nancy
Jerry Mercado
October 4, 2010
To The Family of Harry Oakey,
Mr. Oakey was my masonary teacher from 1982-1984. I often still think about him and pass the stories down to my kids. Both my brother Oscar and I have many stories to share from our days with Mr. Oakey.
He will be dearly missed. Your husband/father was a great teacher and is still touching lives.
God Bless,
Jerry Mercado
October 4, 2010
To The Family of Mr. Harry Oakey,
He was my masonary teacher from 1982-1984. I also as my brother Oscar cherish all of the memories and advice he gave us. I often recount stories of Mr. Oakey to my kids. He will be dearly missed. God Bless your family. Please know what a great teacher your father and husband was. Even now he is still touching lives.
Norman and Peggy Stradley
October 1, 2010
Dear Judy.
We enjoyed knowing you and Harry through the VIP group in Harlingen. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We know he will be dearly missed by all who ever knew him.
In Christian Love,
Norman and Peggy Stradley
Clarissa Roewe
October 1, 2010
My Father's life touched many people. The Candle he lit in each one of us is his greatest legacy. He was serious about many things that he believed in and these ideals were always a part of how he lived, but he was also Peter Pan, never was there an adventure just waiting.I will always miss my Father.
Clarissa Roewe
Always keep the candle lit
September 30, 2010
My heart felt condolences to the family of Mr. Harry S. Oakey.
He was my Masonry Instructor at Harlingen High School in 1981 and 1982.I took his class because the carpentry class was full.I even remember asking my self "What is Masonry"L.O.L.Mr.Oakey taught me all about Masonry.He gave me the opportunity to become a union bricklayer,which I am to this day.He became a very special person early in my life, a teacher whom I respected ,a mentor and a friend.I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have been a part of his life ,as he has always been a big part of mine.
Oscar Mercado and Family
RHONDA KNEIS
September 30, 2010
I MET HARRY AT THE ELKS LODGE IN HARLINGEN. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME
Don Sharp Sharp
September 30, 2010
Harry got all the castoffs in his masonary class at HHS and did wonders with them. He was a great teacher and a good friend. He will be missed. His Asst. Prin from 1981 to 1991
September 30, 2010
Mr.Oakey was my Teacher Class of 89 i will miss him. I thank for teaching me about Bricklaying at H.H.S. And being a good friend//Teacher to us.
Fred Alvarado & Family
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