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Perry Oakley Obituary

MR. PERRY OAKLEY February 4, 1956 – August 26, 2008 TOWNVILLE, SC - Mr. Perry Johnson Oakley, age 52, husband of Terry Cobb Oakley of 1024 Hattonford Road, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Fort Belvoir, VA on February 4, 1956, Mr. Oakley was a son of Bobby J. Oakley and the late Mary Helen Oakley. He was a graduate of Pendleton High School and Tri-County Technical College and was self-employed. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church in Townville. Survivors include his wife, Terry Cobb Oakley of the home; father, Bobby J. Oakley of Townville; sons, P. J. Oakley of Piedmont and David Oakley and his fiancé, Meredith Haley and her children of Anderson; brother, Van Wayne Oakley of Harrisburg, NC; and three grandchildren, Justin C. Oakley, Joshua M. Oakley and Alyssa N. Teague. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby J. Oakley, Jr., and Harold Furman Oakley. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of the McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Daryle Hawthorne. Interment will follow in Double Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The family will be at the home of his son, David Oakley, 2205 Millgate Road, Anderson, SC. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on Aug. 28, 2008.

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Chris,April,Stephanie,& Caleb Roach

August 30, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love You All.

Diane hayes

August 29, 2008

Terri and family we were so sorry to here about Perry. You are in our hearts and our prayers go out to you. larry and diane hayes

Patricia Donald

August 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.

Tracy Donald Rice

August 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I am going to miss Perry he was a good friend and will be greatly missed.

Christie Spake Glenn

August 28, 2008

Dear Oakley Family,
We are so sorry to here of your loss. Please know that we are praying for you.

J J Mount

August 28, 2008

Perry's humor and wit will be missed. I feel blessed for knowing him. If there is anything I can do for the family, please don't hesitate to ask. God is with you and you are in my prayers.

JOEY AND VICKIE HIX

August 28, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Michael Wood

August 28, 2008

I send my condolences to the family of Perry Oakley god bless the family in the time of need ..

Michael A. Wood

Debra Elgin

August 28, 2008

I would like to extend my sympathy to the Oakley family. My brother Greg Witt and family are very good friends with the Oakleys. We had the opportunity to meet you guys at the lake and feel blessed to have known Perry.Please know that you and your family will be in my PRAYERS. God Bless

Debra & Bill Elgin
8/28/08

Tracy Smith

August 28, 2008

My condolences are with you during your loss. I will miss seeing him at Statons Diner

Anne Shults

August 28, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Perry's passing you all wll be in my thoughts and prayers.

JUDY BECK

August 28, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS.YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCE. REMEMBER HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART AND IN MEMIORES. JUDY KAY BECK

dale & carmella harvey

August 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Mike & Ann Spake

August 28, 2008

Terry,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will truly miss that sweet smile that Perry always had.

Janice livingston

August 28, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Witt

August 28, 2008

Terry, David & P J,

We are so sorry for your lost. We are certainly going to miss Perry. We are so thankful for the memories and the friendship that we shared with you and Perry. If you need anything please don't hestitate to call us. You are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you.

Greg, Debbie & Brandon Witt

Chuck Humphries

August 28, 2008

My condolences to Perry's family and friends.

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