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Thomas Oldaker Obituary

OLDAKER, THOMAS E., 71, died Friday February 23, 2007. He was a native of Norman, OK, owner of Oldaker Trucking, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, an Army veteran and an amateur stock car driver. He is survived by his wife, the former Brigitte Specka; two daughters, Sabina Chambers Hutchison and Monica Crowder; a "special" son, Gary Hoskins; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at noon at Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Rd., in Middletown, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be noon -8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be directed to his church.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Feb. 25, 2007.

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Kathie Shacklette

March 5, 2007

Our love and prayers to the family. We know how much Tom will be missed.

Causeway Farms

Patrice Spence (ultrasound)

March 1, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Oldaker ,"Trouble" as I affectionately called him. He was part of our Jewish Hospital family for the past year and will be dearly missed.

Matt Phillips

February 28, 2007

Memories will keep his spirit alive.

Kenny and Amy Stokes

February 26, 2007

Tom will always be lovingly remembered. Words can not ease your pain, but our hearts can share your sorrow. Sending our deepest sympathy and our love always. Love, Amy and Kenny

Jennifer Stokes

February 26, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Laura Recanatini

February 25, 2007

I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Oldaker he was a good man who was a pleasure to care for during his time with us at Jewish Hospital, we will miss him very much. We considered him a friend not a patient.

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