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GERALD OATES Obituary

GERALD “Jerry” OATES, 74, of Millington, owner of Oates Glass in Millington, died December 27, 2009. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, and services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, both at Munford Funeral Home, Millington Chapel. Interment will be in Kerrville-Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Oates was a former Millington Police officer and fire fighter, member of Kerrville Presbyterian Church, avid sportsman and a NRA Golden Eagle. He leaves a daughter, Angela “Angie” Oates Fleming, Drummonds, TN; one sister, Nell Oates Miller of Kerrville, TN; one brother, E. M. “Bud” Oates of Millington, TN; one grandson, Tyler-Wayne Fleming of Drummonds, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bea Oates. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel (901)873-0123

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 29, 2009.
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My brother, Mack Rice was a friend for life with Jerry. It is a difficult task to loose your loved ones.

Peggy Thurmond

December 31, 2009

So very sorry to know this - we missed Jerry At mothers funeral (end of October)

Jerry was a life-time family friend
He worked with Dad back in the 50's -
Jr McGee also at McGee's Body Shop - All the glass work -- and he always was around-
The last good visit I had with Jerry was at Dad's funeral Feb 2007 - But talked to him several times later --
HE WILL BE MISSED

Sorry for your loss --

DIANE MCGEE TAYLOR

DianeMcGee Taylor

December 30, 2009

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JERRY I CAN REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES HE AND I USE TO HAVE WE ARE IN FLORIDA OR WE WOULD BE THERE WITH YOU
LOVE TO ALL OF YOU
NANCY

NANCY (OATES) HICKS

December 29, 2009

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