Rev. Stephen W. Oates

Reverend Stephen Walker Oates, 83, of Woodway, passed away June 30, 2008, at Providence Health Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Connally/Compton Chapel officiated by the Rev. Alan Greagrey and the Bishop John Norvell. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Stephen was born Jan. 25, 1925 in Woodville, Texas, to Stephen Benjamin and Coo Emily (Rhoades) Oates. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served as pastor in the Assemblies of God and Pentecostal Church of God for 58 years. He served as District Secretary-Treasurer of Minnesota Pentecostal Church of God, the General Board of Pentecostal Church of God and Board of Regents of Messenger Bible College in Joplin, Mo. He was also the Chaplain for Minnesota Governor Al Quie on Governor Quie's last trail ride. His last pastorate was Grace Temple in Round Rock. He built and pastored many churches and touched countless lives. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Calvin V. Oates; his first wife, Camilla; step-grandson, Melvin Smith; step-son, Junior Christian; and two brothers. Survivors include sons, the Rev. Stephen E. Oates and wife, JoAnn and Bradley Walker Oates and companion, Linda; daughter, Susie Kern and husband, Ray; daughter-in-law, Nancy Oates; his second wife, Louise Oates; step-children, Carolyn Hunter and Beverly Harrison; three sisters; and a host of precious grandchildren and great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. January 25, 1925 - June 30, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com