Harry B. Oakes

Harry B. Oakes

Harry Oakes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 23, 2003.
HARRY B. OAKES, 78, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Waller TX, June 21, 2003. He is preceded in death by his loving son, Boyce Oakes. He is survived by his devoted family; wife Kay of 45 years, daughter Pamela, a granddaughter, Ashley Kay, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Mr. Oakes was a highly regarded and respected Real Estate Attorney for over 53 years. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, a 1950 Graduate of St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, TX; a member of Phi Delta Phi Fraternity. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held Thursday June 26, 2003 at 3:00 in the afternoon in the chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Home.

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Cristina Bates

June 23, 2003

I have heard from Zachary Stearns that Mr. Oakes was a remarkable man. Zach and the rest of Mr. Oakes' family is in my Prayers.



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