Thomas Wyatt Oakes

Thomas Wyatt Oakes obituary, Oak Ridge, TN

Thomas Wyatt Oakes

Thomas Oakes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Weatherford Mortuary - Oak Ridge on May 13, 2024.

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Thomas "Tom" Oakes, age 73, of Farragut, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born June 14, 1950, in Danville, VA. To the late Wyatt "Jimmy" Oakes and Relia Scearce. Tom loved being with family, playing golf, collecting coins, and collecting Nolan Ryan memorabilia. Tom also enjoyed volunteering for Mission of Hope.
Tom is survived by loving wife of 50 years Terry Oakes; son Travis Oakes; faithful companion Lilli "Little Bit" Oakes; and many other loved family and friends.
The family would like to send a special Thank you to NHC Rehab and respite also to Caris Hospice for providing wonderful care to the whole family.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 at First Baptist Concord Church in Farragut from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a service to follow. Burial will take place Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Oak Ridge Memorial Park at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers family is requesting donations be made to The Parkinson's Foundation and Mission of Hope. Condolences can be left at www.weatherfordmortuary.com
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