Edward Oakes Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Edward Oakes Jr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Edward left this world on November 6, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward Oakes Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Oakes Sr. and Pauline Oakes; his wife Leeta Oakes; his son Gene Oakes; and his granddaughter Mehgan McDaniel.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Oakes (Anne) of Columbia, NJ and Denise Shoemaker (Clint) of Fort Oglethorpe; his grandchildren, Marlene Williams (Zach) of Ringgold, Lauren Knapp (Brett) of Derby, Amanda Blevins (David) of Hixson and Tehya Shoemaker (Corey) of South Pittsburg; and his great grandchildren, Winston, Wallace Williams, Archer, River Knapp, Stormi, Lily Blevins, Morgen, Wyatte McDaniel, Zavien, Amelia Shoemaker and Rowen Shavers.
