Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathJul 17, 2008, Alamance County, North Carolina [28871]
FlagsKorean War, US Army, US Military
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Obituary Online notes for Jack C. OAKLEY
7/19/2008
Jack C. Oakley
BURLINGTON — Jack C. Oakley, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Alamance County, and the husband of 55 years to Carla Sharpe Oakley, who survives.
Jack retired after 37 years with Duke Power in Burlington. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon and a member of the Men’s Bible Class and the Methodist Men. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was an avid Duke fan who enjoyed coastal fishing and supporting Western Alamance High School football, where both his son and grandson played. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Carla Sharpe Oakley of the home; daughter and son-inlaw, Cheryl and Jeff Gilliam of Burlington; son and daughterin-law, Gary and Pam Oakley of Elon; grandchildren, Meredith and Allison Gilliam, Martin, Bethany and Sarah Morgan Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Mae Oakley.
Jack’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and nurses of the first floor of ARMC and the staff and nurses of Hospice.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Elon by the Rev. Terry Huffines and assisted by the Rev. Randall Innes. The committal service will follow at Alamance Memorial Park by the Rev. Reid Dickens and Layman Eric Rudd, with military honors provided by the 82nd Airborne Division.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and other times at the home. The Men’s Bible Class is asked to be honorary pallbearers for the service.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Elon, P.O. Box 923, Elon, N.C. 27244 or Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [28871]
Jack C. Oakley
BURLINGTON — Jack C. Oakley, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Alamance County, and the husband of 55 years to Carla Sharpe Oakley, who survives.
Jack retired after 37 years with Duke Power in Burlington. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon and a member of the Men’s Bible Class and the Methodist Men. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was an avid Duke fan who enjoyed coastal fishing and supporting Western Alamance High School football, where both his son and grandson played. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Carla Sharpe Oakley of the home; daughter and son-inlaw, Cheryl and Jeff Gilliam of Burlington; son and daughterin-law, Gary and Pam Oakley of Elon; grandchildren, Meredith and Allison Gilliam, Martin, Bethany and Sarah Morgan Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Mae Oakley.
Jack’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and nurses of the first floor of ARMC and the staff and nurses of Hospice.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Elon by the Rev. Terry Huffines and assisted by the Rev. Randall Innes. The committal service will follow at Alamance Memorial Park by the Rev. Reid Dickens and Layman Eric Rudd, with military honors provided by the 82nd Airborne Division.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and other times at the home. The Men’s Bible Class is asked to be honorary pallbearers for the service.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Elon, P.O. Box 923, Elon, N.C. 27244 or Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [28871]
Obituary Online notes for Carla (Spouse 1)
11/30/2019
Carla Sharpe Oakley
BURLINGTON - Carla Sharpe Oakley, 85, the most faithful, beautiful, inspirational lady has entered the gates of heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of the late Jack C. Oakley. She was the daughter of the late Millard Foster and Mabel Lineberry Sharpe.
Carla retired from Burlington Dermatology. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Elon, member of the Wesleyan Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women. Carla was also a member of the Duke Power Retirees. Carla was an avid Duke fan along with her husband, Jack. She had a servant’s heart, serving in many areas of her church and devoting her time to shut-ins and older Saint’s. She was a true legacy and loved more than words could ever describe. Carla was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Well done, good and faithful one, you have run the race and now you’re home!
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Gilliam and husband, Jeff of Burlington; son, Gary Oakley and wife, Pam of Elon’ grandchildren, Meredith Richardson and husband, Jerry and Allison Oakley and husband, Eric, Martin Oakley and wife, Jessie, Sarah Morgan Oakley Brooks and husband, Jason and Bethany Oakley Jordan and husband, Bo; great grandchildren, Elliott and Olivia Grace Richardson, Wyatt and Ava Gray Oakley, Ivey Ann and Mary Charles Jordan . Piper Brooks and Garrett and Aubrey Oakley. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two infant brothers.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of ARMC Cancer Center and Hospice of Alamance-Caswell for their compassionate care for Carla during her illness.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Elon by Rev. Kellie Gallagher. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:45pm prior to the service at the church and other times at home. She will be available for viewing from 3pm Saturday until taken to the church on Sunday. The graveside service will be on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00am at Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Elon, 1630 Westbrook Avenue, Elon NC 27244 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [28872]
Carla Sharpe Oakley, the most faithful, beautiful, inspirational lady has entered the gates of Heaven to be with Jesus on November 28, 2019.
Carla retired from Burlington Dermatology. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Elon. She had a servant's heart, serving in many areas of her church and devoting her time to shut-ins and older Saints. She was a true legacy and loved more than words could ever describe. Carla was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Well done, good and faithful one, you have run the race and now you're home! [28875]
Carla Sharpe Oakley
BURLINGTON - Carla Sharpe Oakley, 85, the most faithful, beautiful, inspirational lady has entered the gates of heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of the late Jack C. Oakley. She was the daughter of the late Millard Foster and Mabel Lineberry Sharpe.
Carla retired from Burlington Dermatology. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Elon, member of the Wesleyan Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women. Carla was also a member of the Duke Power Retirees. Carla was an avid Duke fan along with her husband, Jack. She had a servant’s heart, serving in many areas of her church and devoting her time to shut-ins and older Saint’s. She was a true legacy and loved more than words could ever describe. Carla was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Well done, good and faithful one, you have run the race and now you’re home!
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Gilliam and husband, Jeff of Burlington; son, Gary Oakley and wife, Pam of Elon’ grandchildren, Meredith Richardson and husband, Jerry and Allison Oakley and husband, Eric, Martin Oakley and wife, Jessie, Sarah Morgan Oakley Brooks and husband, Jason and Bethany Oakley Jordan and husband, Bo; great grandchildren, Elliott and Olivia Grace Richardson, Wyatt and Ava Gray Oakley, Ivey Ann and Mary Charles Jordan . Piper Brooks and Garrett and Aubrey Oakley. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two infant brothers.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of ARMC Cancer Center and Hospice of Alamance-Caswell for their compassionate care for Carla during her illness.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Elon by Rev. Kellie Gallagher. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:45pm prior to the service at the church and other times at home. She will be available for viewing from 3pm Saturday until taken to the church on Sunday. The graveside service will be on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00am at Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Elon, 1630 Westbrook Avenue, Elon NC 27244 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [28872]
Carla Sharpe Oakley, the most faithful, beautiful, inspirational lady has entered the gates of Heaven to be with Jesus on November 28, 2019.
Carla retired from Burlington Dermatology. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Elon. She had a servant's heart, serving in many areas of her church and devoting her time to shut-ins and older Saints. She was a true legacy and loved more than words could ever describe. Carla was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Well done, good and faithful one, you have run the race and now you're home! [28875]