Reggie Dean Oaks

Dean Oaks, age 62, of the Roaring Creek Community passed away on July 26, 2015 at his residence.He was born February 17, 1953 in Mitchell County, a son of the late Taylor and Ruby Hughes Oaks.Dean was a member of the Peoples Church and worked in carpentry all his life.He was an avid collector of guns and knives and enjoyed gardening and motorcycles, but his biggest joy was his family and grandchildren.Along with his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his: sister, Sue Dellinger, nephew, David Oaks.Dean has left to cherish his memory his: wife of 37 years, Debbie Oaks of the home; sons, Nathan Oaks and wife Amy of Roaring Creek; Jason and wife Tabitha of Roaring Creek; grandchildren, Serenity Oaks, Addie Oaks, Jaylynn Oaks, Caitlin Oaks; brother, Von Oaks and wife Jean of Ingalls; sister, Kate Thomas and husband Tom of Roaring Creek; nephew, Chris Dellinger and wife Rita of Henson Creek, Greg Hughes and wife Donna of Roaring Creek; nieces, Gretta Trivett and husband Jerry of Little Plumtree Creek, Debbie Ward and husband Kenny of Ingalls; numerous friends and relatives.Funeral services for Dean Oaks will be conducted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Nance and Rev. Daniel Nance officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until the service hour. Interment services will be Wednesday, July 29th 11a.m. in the Hughes Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Medi Home Hospice at PO Box 1357 Newland, NC 28657.Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland is serving the Oaks family.Read Obituary