Rev. Dr. Caleb Eugene Oates

Hello Rev Steve, myself and the girls were sitting here reminiscing of years ago and Steve telling stories of your breakfasts together and him reading a book from your vast collection while you wrote another wonderful sermon for all to hear.the girls miss your smile and jokes when you would stop by on the way to God's house.we miss you dearly.even though you are not with us your memories are still here to cherish

Hello Rev Steve and I were looking over at your church since it has been sitting and Steve was recalling all of his fond memories of you and him from eating breakfast together when he was just a child to reading books together and in later years just conversations.you marrying us .I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to have married us.you had such charm anda beautiful smile. . You are surely missed here .

Hello Rev. Steve and I were going over old memories from when he was a youngster spending time with you whether it was a breakfast or reading a book while you prepared your sermon. Or just a joking fun talk.Also when you married us so many years later. You will always be in our hearts . You are still very much missed.

During my childhood and teenage age years, I attended Bethany Baptist Church. Those were some blessed years. It was a church where you not only learned about God, but you learned about family, community, and involvement. Rev. Oates and and many members of Bethany Baptist Church were and will be role models for me. My condolences to the Oates Family, Bethany Baptist Church and the Farmingdale Community. In His Name, T. Marks (Lancaster, Cal.)

How good God is to grace us with such heroes of faith.

Rev. Lenny Liebmann
Red Bank Community Church

On behalf of the officers and members of the Freehold Church of God, I offer our sincere sympathy to the family and church family of the late Reverend Caleb Oates. To my former high school classmate, Ruby, please know that our hearts go out to you and we will continue to pray for you and others of your family over the days to come. God is your strength and He is able to keep your heart in all situations, even in the loss of a loved one.
Sincerely
Bishop Gerald Cobbs, Pastor

To Cheryl and family:
I remember being young and always being welcomed into your grandparent's home and Church. Those were some good memories. So sorry for your loss.
Toni Credle-Foster

To Sis Ruby Oates and Family and The Bethany Baptist Church Family: We were saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Dr. Caleb Oates. He was an example of steadfastness through triumph and adversity over the many years he led the Bethany Church. He will be missed in our community, county, state, and country. We at Faith Baptist will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Overseer Porter Brown

Dear Sis. Oates and Family, Rev. White, the officers and member of the Sixth St. Baptist Church extend our most sincere sympathy to all of you, but rejoice in the glorious homegoing of your loved one - Pastor Oates. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.