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William Doyle OAKES

1948 - 2017

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

William OAKES Obituary

OAKES, William Doyle Age 68 died at The Villa Hospice in Mesa, AZ January 24, 2017 after a long battle with Crohn's disease. Born August 25, 1948 in Dayton, OH to Doyle and Naomi Oakes, Bill was a loving, hard working man. He worked for GM for 30 years, then Beeber pharmacy for 15 years. Survivors include his wife Dona Oakes; his children Angie (Greg) Martin, Jon (Amy) Oakes and Josh (Kim) Oakes; his grand children Shelby Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Logan Oakes, Tanner Oakes and Allison Oakes; his brother Howard (Carol) Oakes and sisters Patsy Neumann and Sherry (Matt) Trick; and many other loved relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on February 25, 2017 at The Risen Christ Restoration Church at 12 N Walnut St Englewood, OH 45322.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 7, 2017.

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Gary and Judy Oakes

January 24, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Gary remembers him as Billy when they were growing up. Love and God Bless Judy and Gary Oakes

dona oakes

April 12, 2017

my husband my love my friend i miss you so so much dona

bill oakes

April 12, 2017

my husband who loved me unconditionally you were always there for me so much we still needed to do some of your dreams i miss you so my love my husband your wife dona

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Lenny / Leonard G. Davis

February 11, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Dona, Angie, Jon, Josh and Bills extended family. Bill was a great person and will be missed by all who knew him. His love of God and God's love of him will take him through eternity.

Carolyn & Ray Norris

February 7, 2017

We are so very sorry for your loss. May you feel God's love and presence during this time of sadness. We love you.

Edward (Armenell) Oakes

February 7, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 7, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD comfort you and give you strength to get through this! Bill was a wonderful man, father and friend. He is with his momma and daddy and they will be watching over us! He definitely earned is wings, "FLY HIGH Bill Oakes" you will be missed!
LOVE YOU

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The Risen Christ Restoration Church

12 N Walnut St, Englewood, OH

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