Jay Oakes

Jay Oakes obituary, Little Rock, AR

Jay Oakes

Upcoming Events

Mar

22

Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

Temple B'Nai Israel

3700 North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR 72212

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Jay Oakes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors on Mar. 13, 2026.
John Morton "Jay" Oakes, age 73, of Little Rock, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on February 17, 2026. He retired from KTHV Channel 11 as chief transmitter engineer after 33 years of service.

There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1:30 p.m. at Temple B'nai Israel with a reception following.

A complete obituary will be published on Saturday. For online condolences, please visit RobinsonFuller.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

22

Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

Temple B'Nai Israel

3700 North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR 72212

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