Buddy Harry Oakes

Early in his life, Buddy obtained his diploma from O'Keefe high school in Atlanta. This is where he found his career with the military. In 1961, he joined and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. In the military he was a printer until his discharge and continued the printing profession until the day he retired. While he was in the military, he married the love of his life, Ann, and they were married for 56 loving years before his passing. Buddy enjoyed watching the news, spending time on the computer and catching up on his social media accounts. He also loved to be on talk side band radios (CB) shows. Buddy was a great provider for his family and will be deeply missed.

Along with his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by daughter, Angela Oakes. He is survived by Wife, Ann Oakes; sons, Darryl Oakes and Russell Oakes; brothers, Harold Oakes Jr. and Emory Oakes; grandchild, Camber (James) Byrd; great-grandchildren, Kelciee Garboski, Carla Byrd and Jacqueline Byrd.

Family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6:00-8:00p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:00p.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Woodstock Funeral Home.