Denver Roydon Oakley, Jr.

Preceded in death by his parents, Denver R. Oakley Sr, and Edith Irene Crocker; sister, Bertha Lanham; nephew, Thomas G. Nunnally. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Mann; son, Denver R. Oakley III; daughters Jessica Smith (Wayne), Christen Kyzer (Walter); grandchildren- Emma, Victoria, Gabe, Denver IV(Buck), Ethan, Oakley, and Coy; sisters, Vernelle Campbell, and Phyllis Taylor (Joe); Carey R. Oakley "the only brother he had"; a host of nieces and nephews, and his two “pup dogs” River and Chessie.

Denver retired from E.I. Dupont as a Mechanical Planner with 42 years of service. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, papa, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23231 where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. with interment at Washington Memorial Cemetery immediately after.