James Stewart Oakley Sr.

1942 - 2019

James Stewart Oakley  Sr. obituary, 1942-2019

James Stewart Oakley Sr.

1942 - 2019

BORN

1942

DIED

2019

James Oakley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 21, 2019.
James Stewart Oakley Sr. of Lansing, age 76, has passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2019.

James is preceded in death by his wife Ardis. He is survived by children, James S. Oakley Jr., Margaret (Larry) Hawkins, Ann (Rob) Biller, and David Oakley; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

James was always known for being a hard worker; he retired from the City of Lansing after 30 years and greatly enjoyed having time to himself in the following years.

Interment will occur at Deepdale Memorial Gardens.

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