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Raymond Lewis Oaks Jr., 54, Decatur, Ark.
Obituaries · June 04, 2015



Raymond Lewis Oaks Jr., 54, of Decatur, Ark., passed away peacefully at his home May 29, 2015.

Raymond was born Sept. 14, 1960, in Iowa City to Raymond and Doris Oaks.

Raymond was united in marriage to Julie Eastin on July 13, 1984, in Bentonville.

He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and spending time with family.

Raymond’s body was cremated; memorial services will be held at a later date.

He is survived by wife Julie, at home; sons Brandon Oaks and wife Megan of Decatur, Taylor Oaks of Fort Madison, Iowa, Kyle Oaks of Decatur; daughters Tiffanee Kimball of Bella Vista, Rachel Oaks of Decatur, and Melissa Legaria and husband Fernando of Fort Smith; brothers, Gary Raymond Oaks and wife Mary of Gravette, Randy Oaks and wife Becky of West Branch, Iowa, Jeff Oaks and wife Jennifer of Bonaparte, Iowa; sisters Carolyn Lilley of Claremont, Calif., Janice DeManicor of Tucson, Ariz., Penny Hayes and husband John of Southwest City, Mo., and Gloria Pierce and husband Bobby of Gentry; grandchildren Brian, Mia, Jake, Owen, Eastin, Jace, Carson, Andrew, Dominic, Chase, Vanessa and numerous other relatives and friends.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Mathew Oaks and sisters, Nancy Squire, Darlene Klemens, Bonnie Stewart and Joyce “Toodie” Boyd.