of Conway, AR
June 20, 1974 - November 16, 2012
Joseph Oates, 38 of Conway passed away November 16, 2012 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Joseph Michael Oates was born June 20, 1974 to Joe Oates and Kathy McBryde at Little Rock. He was an outgoing person who cherished spending time with his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He is survived by his father Joe Oates of Little Rock; mother Kathy McBryde of Conway; partner Joshua Freeman of Conway; sister and care-giver Rebecca Wooley of Conway; sister Tamara Mulligan of Conway; grandmother Ora Lee McBryde; nieces and nephews Brandon Anible, Blaine Anible, Victoria Wooley, Ashley Mulligan, Alyssa Mulligan and Savanna Menzie, as well as numerous other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Aubrey and Bennie Oates and Francis McBryde.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday November 19, 2012 at 3 PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (801 8th Ave) in Conway. Visitation will be from 1 until 3 PM also at the funeral home on Monday. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials have been suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The online guestbook may be viewed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news for all us still here. I worked with Joseph for many years at Virco. He was a super guy and truly loved his family. Our main conversations were about his sisters, neices and nephews. He absolutely loved you kids like you were his own children. I was blessed to have had him be a part of my life. I pray for you all. God bless you.
Will Remember always the great friendship and conversation that we shared. You are missed and loved by many! Rest In Peace and Love!! Daily Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Joe,
My deepest sympathy in your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
It was a Great Pleasure in knowing Joey over Facebook and visiting with him as he shared his Faith in Trusting God with his illness.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Praying for his Family and Friends.
Preacher David Zeiler
Coal Hill, Arkansas
Dear Lord,
Please be with these family and friends, and give them peace and comfort during this time of loss and sorrow. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
I am soo sorry about Joey's passing. You know I loved him like he was mine. But he is in a better place now only to soon! I Love all of you and hurting right with you. All of you are in my prayer's.
You'll live on in our hearts forever babe. You were amazing...I am so grateful that you shined your light in my life. Love you.
My heart and prayers are with the entire family during your time of sorrow and grief. I only knew Joseph through his visits to Dr. McBay's office, but he was always very nice to me. He will definitely be missed by all whose lives he touched.
I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF JOSEPH, WE WERE OLD CLASSMATES. JOSEPH YOU WILL BE MISSED,BUT NOT FORGOTTEN FREIND. R.I.P. JOSEPH.
I loved Joey like my own brother and he was my friend we will miss him but. Will remember his smiling attitude
We will miss you buddy !!!
Oh my aching heart--- I had no idea till about 10minutes ago. Joey sweet precious Joey! So happy so sweet love able and cherished by many. My banquet date at FC. I am at a loss for words I am broken that a precious friend is gone. Bless all who are aching. Prayers for all. Joey till we meet again. Tears streaming down my face. :(
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Josh, death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Love You
mom, and family
You will always be a great friend and I will miss you dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With our deepest symaphathy we send all our love and prayers.
Thinking of your family during this time. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know Joey. He was a classmate & friend. Lots of love to you.
Thoughts and prayers for the family during this time.
You are a legacy of friendship. I will forever remember you. Prayers for your family.
Oh my little Joey. I love you so much. You had the biggest heart of anyone I know. I miss you so much already. You have been an inspiration to me even though I have not seen you much. Your strength will forever give me strentgh. Until we meet again. Much love Aunt Sandra and Uncle Bobby.