Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameGertis Hubert OAKLEY 
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[305], [1], [7766], [7767], [2064], [7797], [7710], [7800], [7115], [7806], [7119], [7122], [7120], [7121]DeathNov 1, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina [7115]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [7115]
FlagsKorean War, US Army, US Military
FatherJames Lundy OAKLEY Sr. (1893-1967)
MotherViola Mildred KIMBRO (1893-1973)
Spouses
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [7766]
OccupationCarolina Biological Supply Co. [7766]
FatherRobert Ervin ROSS (1905-1979)
MotherConnie Lois McKINNEY (1910-1983)
MarriageDec 22, 1951 [1]
Obituary Online notes for Gertis Hubert OAKLEY
11/3/2011
Gertis Hubert Oakley
BURLINGTON — Mr. Gertis Hubert Oakley, 84, of 1329 Dogwood St., Burlington died at his residence on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 following three months of failing health.
A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of 49 years to the late Francis Ross Oakley and the son of James Lundy Oakley and Viola Kimbro Oakley, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Hubert was a supervisor for Springwood Textiles and Fairstone Fabrics in Gibsonville. Following his retirement, he was a security guard for West Point Stevens for many years. He was an avid bird hunter and attended Shallow Ford Christian Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Oakley Pew and husband John of New Jersey; two sons, Mike H. Oakley and wife Lee Ann and Charles Anthony “Chuck” Oakley and wife Jennifer, all of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Jess and Jake Pew, Stacie O. Grooms and husband Chris, Eric Oakley and fianceé Allison Gilliam, Bradyn, Zackery and Ethan Oakley; one greatgrandchild, Konner Grooms; two sisters, Pat Byrd and Doris Mansfield and husband Lloyd; two brothers, James L. “Jake” Oakley and wife Helen and Gene Oakley and wife Joyce; and a sisterin-law, Ethel Oakley.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Oakley and Thomas “Tom” Oakley.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Dave Gilbert and Dr. S. Perry. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the Rich &Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Other times they will be at the residence.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [7115]
Gertis Hubert Oakley
BURLINGTON — Mr. Gertis Hubert Oakley, 84, of 1329 Dogwood St., Burlington died at his residence on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 following three months of failing health.
A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of 49 years to the late Francis Ross Oakley and the son of James Lundy Oakley and Viola Kimbro Oakley, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Hubert was a supervisor for Springwood Textiles and Fairstone Fabrics in Gibsonville. Following his retirement, he was a security guard for West Point Stevens for many years. He was an avid bird hunter and attended Shallow Ford Christian Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Oakley Pew and husband John of New Jersey; two sons, Mike H. Oakley and wife Lee Ann and Charles Anthony “Chuck” Oakley and wife Jennifer, all of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Jess and Jake Pew, Stacie O. Grooms and husband Chris, Eric Oakley and fianceé Allison Gilliam, Bradyn, Zackery and Ethan Oakley; one greatgrandchild, Konner Grooms; two sisters, Pat Byrd and Doris Mansfield and husband Lloyd; two brothers, James L. “Jake” Oakley and wife Helen and Gene Oakley and wife Joyce; and a sisterin-law, Ethel Oakley.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Oakley and Thomas “Tom” Oakley.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Dave Gilbert and Dr. S. Perry. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the Rich &Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Other times they will be at the residence.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [7115]
Obituary Online notes for Mary Frances (Spouse 1)
5/29/2000
Mrs. Frances Ross Oakley
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Frances Ross Oakley, 67, of 1329 Dogwood St., died 9:27 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after five months failing health and a two-day critical illness.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. Hubert Oakley, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Robert Irving Ross and Mrs. Connie McKinney Ross, both deceased. She worked at Carolina Biological Supply Co. She was a member of Shallow Ford United Church of Christ.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Susan Diane Pew of Vernon, N.J.; two sons, Mr. Michael Hubert “Mike” Oakley of Burlington and Mr. Charles Anthony “Chuck” Oakley of the home; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Bowes of Reidsville; two brothers, Mr. Bill Ross and Mr. Bob Ross, both of Reidsville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Jim Ross; and a sister, Mrs. Betsy R. Gilliam.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shallow Ford United Church of Christ by the Rev. Leslie Jolley, pastor. The body will be placed at the church a half-hour before the service. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216. [7807]
Mrs. Frances Ross Oakley
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Frances Ross Oakley, 67, of 1329 Dogwood St., died 9:27 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after five months failing health and a two-day critical illness.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. Hubert Oakley, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Robert Irving Ross and Mrs. Connie McKinney Ross, both deceased. She worked at Carolina Biological Supply Co. She was a member of Shallow Ford United Church of Christ.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Susan Diane Pew of Vernon, N.J.; two sons, Mr. Michael Hubert “Mike” Oakley of Burlington and Mr. Charles Anthony “Chuck” Oakley of the home; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Bowes of Reidsville; two brothers, Mr. Bill Ross and Mr. Bob Ross, both of Reidsville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Jim Ross; and a sister, Mrs. Betsy R. Gilliam.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shallow Ford United Church of Christ by the Rev. Leslie Jolley, pastor. The body will be placed at the church a half-hour before the service. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216. [7807]