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He was born on June 5, 1973 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of Shirley (Rush) Turbyfill Stidham of Elk Park, NC.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Oaks; grandparents, Bob Turbyfill and Mary Sue Legendre.
Left to cherish his memory in addition to his mother are daughter, Samantha (Jeffrey) Thompson; grandchildren, Jakob and Kenny; brother, Charles (Miriam)Oaks of Sylva, NC; nieces, Tamara and family, Marrissa and family, Tessa; nephew, Liam; along with a host of extended family and friends.
Services for Michael Roger Oaks will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 beginning at 2:00 pm from the Newland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ken Staton officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 Thursday at the church.
Interment will be in the Bolick Cemetery.
The family requests no flowers, and wishes memorials in lieu of flowers be made to the family.
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