We are sad to announce that on December 10, 2023 we had to say goodbye to David Lee Oakes of Lenoir, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Delbert Prince and Esalee Anna Sizemore Oakes; and his sister Shirley Bothwell. He is survived by : his wife Faith Miller Oakes of Nelson's Chapel Baptist Church; his daughters, Anna Leone Oakes (AJ Amero) of West Jefferson and Robyn Leigh Oakes; his siblings, Delbert Oakes (Deborah) of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Oakes of Tennessee, Paul Oakes (Margie) of Hickory, Leon Oakes (Ann) of Lenoir, Tony Oakes (Carolyn "Cat") of Lenoir, Dennis Oakes (Lucinda) of Tennessee, Carolyn Shockley (Shelby) of Kansas, Lynn Shaw (Gene) of Georgia, Kay Wentz (Tom) of Connelly Springs and Joyce Winn (Kenny Rhodes) of New Bern; and his pet Scooter. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; his church family, friends and coworkers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AMOREM Hospice or to Yadkin Valley Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Greer-McElveen Funeral Home