Floyd Thomas Oakley

1903 - 2006

Floyd Thomas Oakley

1903 - 2006

BORN

1903

DIED

2006

Floyd Oakley Obituary

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Floyd Thomas Oakley, 103, of Fordyce died December 26, 2006 in Little Rock. He was born November 20, 1903 in Dallas County a son of Thomas Ruffin Oakley and Harriett Leona Bryant Oakley. He is survived by one son, Rayburn Oakley of Fordyce; two daughters, Sarah Stankevitz of Little Rock and Reba Jones of Southhaven, MS; two brothers, Dillard Oakley of Pine Bluff and Clyde Oakley of Little Rock; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday 6pm until 8pm at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services are 2:00 pm Thursday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial at McDonald Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com

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Benton Funeral Home - Fordyce

501 West 4th Street, Fordyce, AR 71742

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January 1, 2007

Kent Smurl posted to the memorial.

December 28, 2006

Bobbye Bryant posted to the memorial.

December 27, 2006

Mildred Green posted to the memorial.

Kent Smurl

January 1, 2007

Raborn Sorry to hear about the death of your father, may the memories of him bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead .

Bobbye Bryant

December 28, 2006

Reba - I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. What a long life he was blessed with. It has been many years since I have seen or heard from you, but I think of you often. May your precious memories of your dad give you comfort in the days ahead.

Bobbye Kellogg Bryant

Mildred Green

December 27, 2006

Reba, You may not remember me as it has been so many years ago we knew each other. My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. May God grant all of you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Roy and Janell Ray

December 27, 2006

We are sory about the death of your dad. He lived a long life. Roy enjoys talking of the Oakleys and how much fun they are.

Kenny Lacewell

December 26, 2006

Sorry to hear about your dad Raburn

The Staff of Benton Funeral Home

December 26, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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January 1, 2007

Kent Smurl posted to the memorial.

December 28, 2006

Bobbye Bryant posted to the memorial.

December 27, 2006

Mildred Green posted to the memorial.