Cleo Daisy Potter

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Cleo Daisy Potter Oakes, 96, Roan Mountain went home to be with her Lord Wednesday October 14, 2015 in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Jackson Garfield and Laura Bell Jones Potter. She worked several years at the Charles A Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Oakes was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years: Dayton Brownlow "Jack" Oakes, One Daughter: Brenda Banks, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, four sisters and six brothers. She was a good mother to her children and all the children in the neighborhood. She worked hard, providing for her family. She loved to make Quilts.
Survivors include Three Daughters; Ora Lee Andrews and husband Claude, Butler, Jackie Thomas and husband Oscar and Sandra Henson and husband Allen all of Roan Mountain. Six Sons: Kenneth Oakes and wife Carolyn, Lenoir, North Carolina, Rudy Oakes and wife Susie, Roger Oakes and wife Barbara, Tommy Oakes and wife Ann, Terry Oakes and wife Pamela all of Roan Mountain and Larry Oakes and wife Louise, Banner Elk, North Carolina. 24 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren, and 8 Great Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews. Her Sister-in-Law: Gladys Potter and a very special friend: Joda Ollis.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John McCoury and Pastor Jeff Boone officiating. Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday October 17, 2015 in the Brewer Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Pallbearers will be her Grandchildren. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Roan Highlands Nursing Home, Dr. Vivian Clark and Nurse Practioner Anna Dill. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery.

Cleo married Dayton Brownlow "Jack" Oakes on 3 Jan 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dayton (son of William Dolpus "Willie" Oakes and Eva Oralee "Ora" Vance) was born on 17 Jun 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 17 Jan 1976 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Brewer Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roger Odell Oakes, 66, of Roan Mountain, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Jack and Cleo Potter Oakes.
Roger was a graduate of Cloudland High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, where he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and the Infantryman Badge: Expert (Rifle). He attended Roan Mountain United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt fish and go camping.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lynn Oakes, and a sister, Brenda Banks.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Barbara Hall Oakes; his children, Adam Oakes and Braydin Oakes, both of Roan Mountain, and Devin Oakes, Fort Polk, La.; a granddaughter, Aaliyah Oakes; his sisters, Orah Lee Andrews, Butler, Sandra Henson and Jackie Thomas, both of Roan Mountain; five brothers, Kenneth Oakes, Lenoir, N.C., Larry Oakes, Banner Elk, N.C., Tommy, Terry and Rhudy Oakes, all of Roan Mountain; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Roger Odell Oakes were conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at High Point Baptist Church, Roan Mountain, with the Rev. Dennis Millhorn officiating. Graveside services and interment were at 11 a.m. Monday, June 20, in the Brewer-Oakes Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers were Adam Oakes, Mike Ward, Tommy Oakes, Little Larry Oakes, Jerry Potter, Randy Brinkley, Scott Oakes, Josh Oakes and Jerry Jones. Honorary pallbearers were his many friends at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at High Point Baptist Church. Military Honors were provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.