- Date Of Birth: June 7, 1948
- Date Of Death: June 25, 2012
- State: Virginia
Melvin Richard Oakes, 64, of 136 Ripley Lane, Danville, VA departed this earth to enter the gates of heaven to be with his heavenly Father, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, June 25, 2012. He had been a patient at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Born June 7, 1948 in Danville, he was the son of the late James D. Oakes and the late Virginia Payne Moorefield. He was married to Doreatha G. Oakes who survives of the residence. He retired from Pet Dairy after 25 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Angel Oakes Rigney and husband, Timothy of Dry Fork; his brothers, James David Oakes, Jr. and wife, Ruth of Danville and Winford Leon Oakes and wife, Margaret of Blairs. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew C. Rigney and Steven N. Rigney.
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