Rickey Warren Oakley

Rickey Warren Oakley, age 61 peacefully passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center with his wife and son by his side. Rickey was born in Pulaski, TN to George Evan Oakley and Bertie Lee Weldon Oakley on February 29, 1960.

Rickey was a resident of Prospect, TN. He attended Prospect School in Prospect, TN. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Goodspring, TN.

Rickey was preceded in death by parents George Evan Oakley and Bertie Lee Weldon Oakley of Prospect, TN and his daughter Anna Marie Oakley of Lewisburg, TN, and step-grandson A.J. Ganey of Loxley, AL

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Freda McCowan Oakley and son George Douglas (Mandy) Oakley of Pulaski, TN. Brothers Charles Evan Oakley of Prospect, TN; James Donald "Don" (Sarah) Oakley of Goodspring, TN; and Thomas Lynn Oakley of New Tazewell, TN;

Granddaughters Emma Oakley of Lawrenceburg; Makayla and Destiny Oakley of Chapmansboro, TN; step-granddaughter Lily Ganey of Loxley, AL;

Nephews Derrek (Connie) Oakley of Louisiana and Evan (Angie) Oakley of Columbia, TN; Adam (Leanne) McCowan of Minor Hill, TN; Alan (Joy) McCowan of Trenton, GA

Nieces Suzanne Oakley (Christaphor Griffin) of Pulaski, TN; Christie (Danny) Glover of Goodspring, TN; Joy (P.J.) Valentine of Louisiana; Crystal McCowan of Ardmore, TN; Adrianna (Micky) Christian of Elkmont, AL. Several great nieces and nephews many family members and friends also survive.

Rickey was an OTR Truck Driver for over 30 years. He was most recently a driver for Big G Express. He drove over a million miles with Big G Express. Before his trucking career, Rickey was an employee at Maremont Gabriel for approximately 18 years. Rickey travelled most of the United States throughout his life and career. Rickey loved the Lord and he loved his wife and children and grandchildren unconditionally. He enjoyed camping and fishing and spending time with all his family. He was loved by many and will truly be missed.

Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in Pulaski, TN is charge of the arrangements.

Arrangements are as follows:

Visitation Tuesday, December 14th 10:00am-2:00pm.

Funeral Service will begin at 2pm.with Bro. Tom Oakley officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery in Goodspring, TN.