Elmer G. Oakes Jr.
September 28, 2017
Elmer G. Oakes Jr, 92 of Raleigh, NC formerly of Chesapeake, VA, passed away Thursday September 28, 2017. Mr. Oakes was born in Saltville, VA son of the late a Mattie Virginia Stephenson and Elmer Gordon Oakes Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Evalyn Rich Oakes and his son Elmer Gordon Oakes III. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army serving with the 52nd Armored Infantry Battalion of the 9th Armored Division. Mr. Oakes is survived by his granddaughters, Bonnie O. Hopkins (Chip) of Raleigh and Betsie O. Wilkinson (Wil) of Sanford, NC; daughter in law, Kay L. Oakes of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren, Grace, Hunter, Parker, Harris and Lawson. Memorial contributions can be made to the Churchland Masonic Lodge #276, 5715 High St W, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Graveside services will be held at the Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum on Sunday at 2:00pm.
Elmer G. Oakes Jr, 92 of Raleigh, NC formerly of Chesapeake, VA, passed away Thursday September 28, 2017. Mr. Oakes was born in Saltville, VA son of the late a Mattie Virginia Stephenson and Elmer Gordon Oakes Sr. He was preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information