Herman McKinley Oaks, Jr.

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Herman “Bud” McKinley Oaks Jr passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Herman was born on February 19, 1943, to the late Susie Strickland and Herman McKinley Oaks. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, a graduate of Science Hill High School and attended East Tennessee State University.
Bud was an active member of Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church
He retired from American Red Cross where he delivered blood to regional hospitals for many years.
Bud enjoyed traveling, he and his wife Beth took many long trips to the western US, visiting our National Parks, as well as Europe. Bud loved to hunt, garden, and cook.
Bud is survived by his wife Beth P Oaks; Daughter: Jennifer Oaks; Sister: Sue Speer (Gary), Johnson City; Stepsons: Craig Thompson (Kenny), Jonesborough, Kent Thompson (Laura), Nashville, Scott Thompson (Renee), Limestone; Nieces: Allison Speer Smith (Rick), Ashley Speer Minter (Barry), Debbie H. Ramsey (Frankie), Jonesborough; Nephew: Michael “Mickey” Hopkins, Johnson City; Step Grandchildren: Ian Thompson (Molly), Atlanta, Emil Thompson (Leia), Limestone, Emily Thompson, Baltimore, Spence Thompson (Kaylyn), Limestone; Great Nephews: Tristan Smith and Logan Smith. Special friend: Peggy Burns, Johnson City.
He was proceeded in death by his sister Delores Ann Odom, and nephew William “Randy” Hopkins Jr.
Funeral services for Herman “Bud” Oaks Jr will be conducted at 7 PM, Friday, December 3, 2021, at Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City with Pastor Joel Cook and Pastor Dennis Ford officiating. Friends may come prior to the service from 5 to 7 PM for viewing and to sign the register. Interment at the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 12 Noon Saturday December 4th. The family requests masks be worn.
Pallbearers will be Paul Payne, Rodney Thomas, Scot Hamilton, Logan Smith, Tristan Smith, Ian Thompson, Emil Thompson, Emily Thompson, and Spence Thompson. Honorary pall bearers: Marvin’s Chapel Men’s Club
The family would like to thank the staff at JCMC and Franklin Woods Hospitals for the excellent care Bud received in his last days.

Herman married Susie Louise Strickland on 28 Nov 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susie was born on 5 May 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died in Jun 1982 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ellen L. Pilkington on 2 Nov 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ellen was born about 1878 in North Carolina, , , ; died after 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Mary Ann Hatton about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 12 Sep 1854 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 4 Jun 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oaks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]