I can't believe this many years have passed I miss you You're the best brother anyone could have ever asked for. There's not a day that has passed that I don't think of you. You're missed and love so much. God bless your family I know your hearts are always breaking Love from your sister Kendall and family.

Another day, but feels like a lifetime. Loving n missing you. And feeling so grateful to have had a brother so loving and kind.  My heart aches when I think how the world lost such a wonderful man.  But one thing for sure you have such a beautiful family to carry on your name. Anyway just wanted to say “I love you.”

Lots of love from your sister, 
                                       Kendall  

Hey brother, another year, and thinking of you just as much.  Missing you just as much.  Wishing that things could of been different. That your beautiful family had more time to share with you.  Your positivity, kindness and goofy jokes were like no other had.  God took you home early. Why I'll never know.  Maybe because you were just that special.  Thank you for always being there. And for just being you. The best brother in the whole world. I love you from the bottom of my heart and soul. Your sister, Kendall

As always not a day goes by I don't think of you or miss u. I love u brother. Always n my heart. 

               Your sister, 
                      Kendall

Every day you are thought of. Everyday your missed. I'm so sorry for your kids loss. U were the most genuine and amazing man. Thank you for being the best brother ever. 

I have not had a day pass that I wasn't sadden over you being gone. Bobby you were there for me more than anyone in the family.  I can only imagine how much your childre miss you. I constantly am looking at their beautiful family pictures on their Facebook.  Wish you were here to share and cherish every moment.  I can only pray for all that love and miss you dearly. Because I know I do.  You was the best brother a sister could ask for. You was a better brother than I was a sister.  May God take care of you always. Stay at peace high on that mountain. I love you. 
                            Kendall

So many memories, just don't know where to begin. I just know I miss u so much. Not a day passes I dont think of u. I love you.  U was a great brother. I can only imagine how much ur kids miss u. They r a fine example of you. May God bless them always. Even though there was distance between us, my heart was always close.  Thank you for being you.  Love from ur sister, Kendall .

"Uncle Bob always had the kindest words. He was someone that made you feel lucky to be around.  He was also very good at making you laugh.  I appreciated that.  He was a very loved man"

Never stop thinking about you or stop missing you. Love you Dad.

I knew Bob in high school and was saddened by his passing - way too soon.  Prayers to his family during this difficult time.

Just can't help but think of you guys. I know nothing said can heal the pain but your father raised a great family and is loved by many. Love you guys

Always one of my favorite people to work with

I bet you are making all the angels laugh up there. Miss you terribly. Always in my heart and on my mind.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Oakes family. May he rest in peace.

Bob was the happiest man I ever knew.  Always a smile, a kind word, a compliment or a laugh. He was a true friend, a great host and a wonderful husband and father.  He will be missed by all and in our hearts forever. God bless your family.

Sending prayers to the Oakes family. You are in our thoughts!

Bob you  will always be "Bobby" to me,my brother/cousin. It is so hard to accept that you are no longer here. I will FOREVER miss you. I will treasure all the times we shared. Anytime I am at Frisch's,White Castles, SKYLINE & drinking a Barqs Cream Soda I will be thinking about you & smiling. Give mom,Ken, your dad,Mama,Cody & all the rest of the family a hug for me. I Love You &  cherish having been related to you. Till we meet again....I love you Bob...Be Safe

Only knew Bob from high school. Always a really good guy, very funny and great to be around. Way too young, sadly.

Our hearts are broken, deepest condolences to the family.



Bill and Linda Martin

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings
Put out my hand and touched the face of God

Deepest sympathies to Family

Piedmont Silver Eagles Family

Bob was the BEST  //////// i only knew him as a pilot at USAWAYS. He was always honest and straight forward in all he did . He added to my life and i will never forget him .... i feel your loss as it is all of our loss .... he is missed

I can't tell how much of an impact that Bob had on me in the short time I knew him. To you Sharon and the rest of your family I send my deepest condolences.

For all of my life you have been a part of my life, in one way or another.  Now You have moved into the greatness we can only imagine. You will be missed. You took your last flight into the clouds above.  Rest easy.

I love you so much Dad. Words cant express the pain and anguish i feel. You were my guiding light in this life. Ill do my best to be the best Dad and person i can, and always try to walk the line you taught me. Your grandson will grow up to be a good man, and he will always know that it is because of you I am who I am.  He will know your kindness and love. One day we will see each other again. I love you with all my heart. Smooth rides and tailwinds from here on out Dad.

Having Bob as a friend enriched our lifes,  we are so saddened with his passing and will miss his contagious laughter and loyal friendship.  Our prayers for the Oakes Family in this difficult time, God Bless.
Harry and Karen

Our hearts are broken but the memories we have with Uncle Bob are forever etched in our minds. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Sharon, Brian, Kelly and Kevin and their families.

Kevin and Family we are so sorry to hear of your father's passing know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers...

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Robert Lee Oakes

May 18, 1950 – November 16, 2017

Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home and Cemetery

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