He was a retired welder and recycler, a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Tabernacle of Faith Church. Other than his father, also preceding him in death were two brothers, Chester Oakes and John Oakes; and a granddaughter, Brittney Beaucage. Charles enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ann Grissom Oakes of Monticello; two sons, Eugene Oakes of Monticello and Steve Oakes and wife, Ana of Monticello; two daughters, Margie Beaucage and husband, Paul of Star City and Toni Garrison and husband, Ray of Monticello; his mother, Faye Oakes of Monticello; three sisters, Betty Morton of Morehead, MN, Nora Lovett and husband, Jerry of Monticello and LaVeda Allen and husband, Jack of Monticello; thirteen special grandchildren, Brian, Wendy, Josh, Stacy, Brittney, Heather, Randie, Matt, Angel, Matthew, Amanda, John and Hannah; one great grandson, Benjamin; a special daughter of the heart, Mandy Etue and her children Aaron and Cassidy.
Condolences(27)
cecil birchfield
springfield, MO Thursday, April 7, 2011 eugene,our prayers are with you.melissa tullos
Monticello, AR Monday, April 4, 2011 Stacy and family ,I am very sorry for the lost of ur love one ur grandpa was a godly man and was well know sorry i could not be at his servies but my prayers and thoughts were with u and ur family and still areRev. Leslie W. Hoppers and daughter Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Monticello, AR and Naples, FL Sunday, April 3, 2011 Faye, LaVeda and all the family, we are so very sorry to hear of the recent loss of your son and your brother. We hope God comforts each and every member of the Oakes family. We will be praying for you. God bless all the family.K.T. Patten(Morphis)
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2011 Heather and Mrs Laveda,I am so sorry to hear of your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers!!Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2011 Laveda & family: I am so sorry to hear about Charles.Kenneth has known him for years; he was a good
person. We will be thinking about you and family,
the entire family.
Patricia Wheeler
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2011 Sorry for your loss, but he is heaven's gain.Judy and James Howard
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2011 Margie and family my God put his arms around you at this time and comfort you. May He give you peace and send down his Angels to help you threw this time. I dearly feel your loss. You and your whole family are in mine and Jame's prayers. Love Judy & James HowardMyssy Weller Hartley
Conway, AR Friday, April 1, 2011 Margie, Eugene, & Family,I am sorry for your loss & wish I had words of comfort for you. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Myssy
Spencer Adcock Family
Euless, TX Friday, April 1, 2011 Faye,This is not supposed to happen. We bring our children into the world thinking we will go before them.
We recall the "WWII" days with Charles. The years have passed but fond thoughts return to you and your family. Through faith, we know you will get through this.
Kevin Hoffman
Sheridan, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 Toni, My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.Mandy Etue
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 Pops... I will miss you so much. You have always accepted me as a daughter and you have always been like a dad to me. Christmas/New Year's will sure not be the same every year without you. I love you ... you will never be forgotten. But now you are free from any sickness and pain and in the Gloryland ... happy forever and waiting on the rest of us to join you. It's not goodbye... it is "we will see you later" :)Robin Loveless Scott
Warren, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 My thoughts and prayers with you all.Deborah Tribble Tucker
, TX Thursday, March 31, 2011 Standing with the Lord now.Love YaTerrye Davis
Conway, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was a very nice man.Diane Guthrie Davis
Foley, AL Thursday, March 31, 2011 My heart goes out to all of you for your loss of such a good man as Charles. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!Much love,
Ricky, Diane & Heath Davis
lois sanders
monticello, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 So sorry for your loss; Be thinking of you LaVeda and family;Prayers are with you all;Lea Forrest Faulkner and family
monticello, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 Toni and familyWe r so sorry for ur loss. U and ur family will be in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. God is wth each and everyone of u.
Lisa Holaday, M.D.
, LA Thursday, March 31, 2011 such a dear man! always a delight to see himBobby and Benita Burris
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all the family during this time.Love,
Bobby and Benita Burris
Valerie Kelloms
Benton-Tull, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 Dearest Margie & Family,Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel for you and your family at this time of sorrow. Remember all the times you shared with your dad for he will live forever in your heart. I pray that all of you find the strength to get through this difficult time and hope it comforts you to know that your grief is shared by everyone who knew your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family forever and remember I'm always here to support you in anyway you need me to be.
Val
DON AND BETTY EVANS
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 TO THE FAMILY. WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. BRO. CHARLES WAS A VERY GOOD MAN. HE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED. WE LOVE YOU GUYS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY.DON AND BETTY EVANS
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 TO THE FAMILY. WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. BRO. CHARLES WAS A VERY GOOD MAN. HE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED. WE LOVE YOU GUYS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 All I can say is, I am sorry! Mr. Oakes was a wonderful man and a great story teller! I will miss our visits! Prayers with you all!Jackie & Ilene Rash
Longview, TX Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Faye and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie and Ilene Rash
Longview, Texas
Harry L. Densmore III
Star Ciyt, AR Wednesday, March 30, 2011 I am so sorry to the family for the lost of a wonderful man. My Prayers are with each and every one of you.Clara
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 30, 2011 So sorry Brian my prayers are with you and your family.Cindy Dunemn Frazier
Tucker, AR Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Toni, we are so sad to hear this news. Our prayers are with you and all of your family.