David Ellis Oakes

David is survived by nephew Ellis Edwards (Charlotte), nephew Walter Edwards (Brenda), nephew Billy Edwards (Deannie), nephew Steve Edwards (Linda), niece Gloria Ward (Butch), niece Nelda Epton, niece Shirley Foster, nephew Howard Edwards (Peggy), niece Jean Perry and nephew Harold Edwards (Carolyn).

David was preceded in death by his spouse, Agnes Oakes; father, John Ellis Oakes and mother, Beatrice Ashe Oakes; sister, Ella Ray Oakes Edwards and sister, Mattie Lee Oakes Edwards; nephew, James Larry Edwards, and niece, Carol Edwards White.

A visitation for David will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. A graveside service will occur Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Greenwood Serenity Memorial Gardens, 909 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109.

David was a lifelong Mason and member of the Scottish Rite. Member of Siloam Baptist Church in Marion; McGehee Road Baptist, Montgomery, AL,. and enjoyed attending Sunday School at Taylor Road Baptist.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in David's memory may be made to Wesley Gardens Residents Fund, 1555 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 US; and Baptist Hospice, 300 Interstate Park Dr, Montgomery, Alabama 36109 US.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Oakes family.