Ruel Oakes, 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on October 16, 1936 in Russell Springs, KY, the son of the late Lorene Crockett Oakes and Junie Oakes.
Ruel was a long time employee of Alligator #2 (KOA). He loved doing work with his tractors and meeting and talking to people.
Ruel was married to his wife, Margaret Bray Oakes on August 24, 1963.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Margaret Oakes of Russell Springs, KY
1 daughter: Karen May (Greg) of Russell Springs, KY
1 son: Bobby Oakes (Sherry) of Russell Springs, KY
2 sisters: Gila Gaskins (Dean) and Reva Richardson (Darrell) of Louisville, KY
1 brother: Dewell Oakes (Jodie) of Columbia, KY
3 grandsons: Kelby (Savanah) Barnett, Zac Oakes (Brenna Posey), and Christian Helm
1 granddaughter: Brooke (Kyle) Kerney
5 great-grandchildren: Alex and Archer Oakes, Kai and Kalli Barnett, and Saylor Kerney
A host of nieces, nephews & friends
Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Crabtree; five brothers: Jim, Lilburn, Lewell, Joe and Marshall Oakes; and one grandson, Dustin Trevor Oakes.
Funeral Service: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Bobby Conner and Bro. Asa Wooten officiating
Visitation: Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 5:00pm-9:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home
Interment: Holt Cemetery, HWY 1383, Russell Springs, KY
Pallbearers: Kelby Barnett, Zac Oakes, Christian Helm, Jonathan Oakes, James Oakes and Stewart Davis
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Service: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Bobby Conner and Bro. Asa Wooten officiating
Visitation: Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 5:00pm-9:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home
Interment: Holt Cemetery, HWY 1383, Russell Springs, KY
Pallbearers: Kelby Barnett, Zac Oakes, Christian Helm, Jonathan Oakes, James Oakes and Stewart Davis
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
