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(Eddie passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, around 9 p.m. as a result of lung cancer. Arrangements below are from the Wells Funeral Home website. Interment at Mill Creek Baptist in Roxboro was on Jun 9th with family. If you would like to mail a card to Marsha Oakley - 436 Wilmoore Rd., Canton, NC 28716
Reverend Ed H. Oakley, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. In the end, he won.
He was born on September 25, 1951, in Roxboro, North Carolina, the son of Harold Oakley and the late Edna Oakley. He served as Minister of Music and Worship at Cavel Baptist and Roxboro Baptist churches in Roxboro, North Carolina, Freedom Baptist Church in Wilmington, North Carolina, and the past 24 years at Canton First Baptist. His love and deep understanding of God's Word and passion for sharing through music and worship brought countless numbers to a deeper understanding of the love and sacrifice of Christ. As an alumnus of UNC at Chapel Hill, Ed was also an enthusiastic fan of his Carolina basketball team. Ed gave his time locally and abroad sharing God's love on mission trips. He loved the beach, reading and having insightful conversations with those he loved.
Ed is survived by his wife, Marsha Dickerson Oakley; two children, Carol Anne Bruckmann and husband, Jamie, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, and Karen Elizabeth Pope of Waynesville; four grandchildren, Caitlyn Anne and Elijah William Oakley Bruckmann, Taylor Jordan and Kylie Elizabeth Pope; father, Harold Oakley; two sisters, Jackie Phelps and husband Dennis, and Betty Reeves; and a wonderful extended family who greatly enriched his life.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012, at Canton First Baptist Church with the Reverend Charles Sams, Reverend Rodger Roach, Reverend Dr. Jack Sammons, Reverend Rickey Taylor, Reverend Dr. Dick Maples, and Reverend Mike Toney officiating. The North Carolina Baptist Singers and the Canton First Baptist Choir will also lead in worship. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be at Mill Creek Baptist Church in Roxboro, North Carolina at a later date.
Memorials may be made to The GrandOak Education Fund at SunTrust Bank, 101 Main Street, Canton, NC 28716.
Wells Funeral Home of Canton is in charge of the arrangements.
http://www.wellsfuneralhome.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?task=Current&listing=All
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Sandra Whitt (Hastings)
Eddie was a true gentleman and a special part of our class. It was a blessing to sing with him in the Concert Choir and Varsity Singers. He studied music and served as Minister of Music at Ca-Vel Baptist, Roxboro Baptist, and recently retired as Minister of Music at Canton Baptist Church in the NC mountains. Eddie was definitely about 'making it (life) count' and he touched many lives through his service to the Lord and others through his lifetime. Prayers for Marsha and family.
Kathie Jane Overby (Tally)
From one of your "O" homeroom partners...
Take rest my friend,
The day is done and now you can move on to the next "Homeroom".
Kathie (Overby) and David Tally