of Crestview, FL
January 1, 1953 - April 27, 2019
Joe Meredith Oakes, age 66, of Crestview, Florida passed away in Mountain Home, Arkansas on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Joe was born in Mountain Home to parents, Douglas and Jean (Henderson) Oakes on January 1, 1953.
A graduate of Mountain Home High School, Joe spent his career in the heavy construction industry where he traveled the country and developed many lifelong friendships. For the past 15 years Joe served multiple roles at CCSI, a company he helped form in Crestview, Florida. Most recently he served as their Construction Operations Manager. Not only did Joe work in Florida, he lived life to the fullest; fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and Central America and hunting in South America. Joe never forgot where he came from, spending many days fishing the lakes of the Mountain Home area. Along with being an avid fisherman and hunter, Joe also enjoyed participating in golf tournaments, traveling, and taking any opportunity to gather with friends.
Joe is survived by his wife, Joan Oakes of Mountain Home; mother, Jean (Henderson) Oakes of Mountain Home; one brother, Hank Oakes (Marsha) of Mobile, Alabama; one son, Jeremy Oakes (Son) of Mountain Home; one daughter, Jennifer Oakes (Sis) of Colorado; three nephews, Clayton, Tyler, and Travis Oakes; three Aunts, Marvine (Jerry) Hallman, Bessie Henderson, Dorothy Henderson; and many cousins, several of whom were more like brothers and sisters. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Douglas F. Oakes and many aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. For online condolences, please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
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13 Condolence(s)
Jiohn Connell (Codro)
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
I can't imagine going to look at new work without my old buddy Joe. Road trips with him were a blast. We lost a great one. Love you Brother. Cod
DJ & Christie Williams
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
So Sorry for your loss Joe will be missed greatly.
Bill & Kayla Strege
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Joe’s family and friends. We had the honor and pleasure of working with Joe for many years during our time with CCSI. No matter how often we would see Joe or under what circumstances, his personality was always welcoming. Our family, along with many others were deeply sadden by the news of Joe’s passing. Heaven gained a very special man who left deep imprints on our hearts 💕 I will forever miss hearing the long drawl “Hello, Miss Kaylaâ€.
Billy Vinyard
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Joe will be missed by all of us that worked with him for many years. Will see you on the big job in the sky.
George Truell
Monday, April 29, 2019
Jeremy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
C. Harrison
Monday, April 29, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's death and we want to express our most sincere sympathies to you and the family during this difficult time.
Joe was a valuable and respected member of our team here at CCSI, and the effects of his passing are already being felt here by his fellow employees and management.
Joe was a remarkable man and a wonderful employee who understood the meaning of the word "team", and for those of us that had the privilege of working with Joe and calling him "friend" will not forget his kindness and compassion to everyone around him.
He will be greatly missed and everyone here is saddened by his death. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family and friends during this difficult time.
Gordon & Sue Lewis
Monday, April 29, 2019
Joe Oakes was someone I called a friend. We grew apart over the years and now with sadness & a heavy heart I say goodbye. And I wish all the more we had stayed in touch. Sure gonna miss him.
Sonny Justice
Monday, April 29, 2019
A friend for over 30 years. Had a lot of fun with Joe, on and off the job. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Beverly Weston McKinney
Monday, April 29, 2019
So many childhood memories of great fun with all of the cousins. Fish and hunt in glory now. You will be missed.
Paula Roddy
Monday, April 29, 2019
sorry for your loss
with sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy(HARRIS)
I used to go to Church with Jean when I lived in Mtn.Home
been several several years back
she was a sweet person
also I remember Bessie Henderson
prayers and condolences at this time
Paula Roddy(HARRIS)
Craig and Kay Weston
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe was a very special man and cousin. Joe was always friendly, kind and full of life. He always wanted us to stop and see him when we were headed to Florida. Gonna miss him.
We love you all!
Vernon and Stacy white
Sunday, April 28, 2019
You will be surely missed brother.
Bobby and Lois Hopper
Sunday, April 28, 2019
There are no words to express the sadness we feel today. Just know you are in our hearts and prayers as you get through these difficult days ahead. Bobby and Lois Hopper