In loving memory of
Josh Oakes
February 16, 1980 — February 17, 2017
Joshua Lowell Oakes of Science Hill — a U.S. Navy avionics veteran, devoted husband and father of two — is remembered for his steady presence, his service, and the family he loved.
Remembering Josh
A life held close in memory
Joshua Lowell Oakes, 37, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. Born in Somerset on February 16, 1980, Josh built a life rooted in service to others — first through his work in the U.S. Navy as an avionics technician and later as a dedicated employee at Graham Packaging.
Josh was a loving husband to Alisha Oakes and a devoted father to his daughters, Jazmyn MacKenzie Oakes and Savanah Breann Oakes. Family and close friends remember him through the ordinary, meaningful moments of daily life: showing up for those he loved, sharing time with his children, and caring for the people closest to him.
A funeral service was held on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home, with burial following at Buncombe Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home prior to the service.
Those who wish to honor Josh’s memory may remember his commitment to family and service, and may consider offering a message of support to his loved ones through the funeral home’s guestbook.
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Josh will be remembered with love and care. May the memories shared here keep a meaningful part of Josh's life close to everyone who carries that memory forward.