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Robert James Oakley

7 June, 1950 – 6 February, 2023
IN THE CARE OF

Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home

Robert James Oakley, 72, of Martinsville, Va. passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was born in Martinsville on June 7, 1950 to the George D. Oakley and Julia Ann Lester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George T. “Capt Til” Lester, Sr. and Frances Parker Turner Lester; step-grandmother, Lottie Shelton Lester; his wife, Peggy Williams Oakley; sons, Robert J. Oakley, II and Dan Lee Oakley; daughter Ann Lee Oakley; sisters, Sally Parker Oakley Burch and Julia Oakley Gravely; brothers, George D. Oakley, Jr. and John D. Oakley, Jr.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Kylee Rain Oakley; sister-in-law, Angeline Riddle Oakley; and several nieces and nephews. .

Robert was a graduate of Martinsville High School and attended Hargrave Military Academy and Columbia Commercial College. He was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church.

Robert was a very devoted UVA sports fan and a member of the Blue Ridge Miata Club. He also enjoyed the music of his favorite band, Chicago.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at McKee Stone Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Presbyterian Church, 2331 Old Chatham Road, Martinsville, VA. 24112.

McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. is serving the family.

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FAMILY

George T. "Capt Til" Lester, Sr.Grandfather (deceased)

Frances Parker Turner LesterGrandmother (deceased)

Lottie Shelton LesterStep-grandmother (deceased)

George D. OakleyFather (deceased)

Julia Ann LesterMother (deceased)

Peggy Williams OakleyWife (deceased)

Robert J. Oakley, IISon (deceased)

Dan Lee OakleySon (deceased)

Ann Lee OakleyDaughter (deceased)

Sally Parker Oakley BurchSister (deceased)

Julia Oakley GravelySister (deceased)

George D. Oakley, Jr.Brother (deceased)

John D. Oakley, Jr.Brother (deceased)

Kylee Rain OakleyGranddaughter

Angeline Riddle OakleySister-in-law

Robert is also survived by several nieces and nephews

DONATIONS

Hope Presbyterian Church2331 Old Chatham Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112

Services

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