With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Raleigh Lee Oakes III (Manassas, Virginia), who passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Debra L. Snyder Oakes; his daughters, Gretchen E. Oakes and Sara A. Anthony; his grandson Elijah E. Anthony of Manassas, Virginia; his brother Chris S. Oakes of Grottoes, Virginia; and his parents, Raleigh Lee Oakes, Jr. and Louise Rexrode Oakes. He was also cherished by close friends/cousins/extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Veteran's Organization of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pierce Funeral Home Inc

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December 28, 2023

Bill McCormick wrote a sympathy message

“Raleigh was one of my favorite people. He would do anything for anyone he called friend and I consider myself lucky to be counted in that circle. The world is a sadder place without him in it. Thoughts and prayers Debbie and the rest of his family during this time.”

December 19, 2023

Lisa Hall wrote a sympathy message

“Sending my sincerest condolences to the family of Raleigh. He was a work colleague for many years and a tremendous and valuable asset to our VA/MD team. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family during this time. - Lisa Hall, Compucom Systems”