of Little Rock, AR
March 2, 1920 - May 1, 2016
Clyde Henderson Oakley, age 96, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord, Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was born at Ivan, Arkansas, March 2, 1920, a son of the late Thomas Ruffin and Leona Bryant Oakley.
He graduated from Fordyce High School, was enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 and proudly served his country during World War II in Japan. He was the owner of Oakley's Exxon for over 25 years. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Markham Street Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Wenona Hazel Oakley and ten brothers and sisters.
He is survived by four sons, Larry Oakley of Little Rock, Tommy Oakley (Nancy) of Park City, Utah, Donnie Oakley (Angie) of Maumelle and Ronnie Oakley (Nicole) of New Orleans, Louisiana; grandchildren, Jay Oakley (Alisa), Stephen Oakley (Jennifer), Catherine O'Sullivan (Rory), Jessie Oakley, and Dawn Latch (John); great-grandchildren Jackson Oakley and Drew Oakley; and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends.
A celebration of Clyde's life will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Easter Seals, 3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock, AR 72212.
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6 Condolence(s)
John McDaniel
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
To a Special Mustang Family,
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a good man who loved his family, his boys, and athletics. Hope all you boys are doing great. Ronnie and Donnie, you were special ball players and I have never forgotten you. The whole family can" buat your buttons" over the life of Clyde Oakley. My sincere sympathy to you all as you celebrate your Dad and treasure the memories you made with him.
Coach McDaniel
janie graves parker
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
We are really sad at the passing of my Uncle Clyde, my mom's baby brother. I will remember Uncle Clyde as forever young.......teasing and being funny even as an older man.
With his passing, I feel like I am grieving our family's loss of all 10 of his Oakley siblings.
I am grateful to be part of that huge, strong, Oakley family tree.
janie graves parker
Bacarri Hall
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Passing along on our deepest condolences from my family to yours. I'm sure Mr. Oakley was a great man and he left behind an even better family to continue his legacy.
--Bacarri
Sammie McCraw
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
My husband James was so fond of Mr. Oakley. He was a good Christian man and fair to everyone. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Lois Elo
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
What a blessing your dad must have been. He will surely
be missed, but knowing he is with his Lord is a comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
TJ
Monday, May 2, 2016
Offering sincere condolences to the family and friends. May the future promises our Heavenly Father guarantee's will soon come about, comfort you, strengthen your faith and give you hope. (Acts 24:15; Ps. 37:29)