Otis Ralph Oakes

Reidsville: Mr. Otis Ralph Oakes, 67, of Reidsville, passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 2014. Funeral services will be held at Smyrna Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, August 27th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Martin and Pastor Tom Ray officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ralph was born February 24, 1947 in Pittsylvania County. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Richard Dean Oakes; four brothers; two sisters. Ralph is survived by his wife, Barbara Oakes, three sisters; one brother; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Smyrna Presbyterian Church C/O Ann Dixon, 291 Crowder Rd. Madison, 27025, or Jacob’s Creek Fire and Rescue, 2250 NC Hwy 704, Madison, NC 27025; Wentworth Fire Department, 8365 NC 87, Wentworth, NC 27375.