Ronnie Luther Oakes, 69 of Spencer, passed away June 22, 2024 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro due to complications after illness.

He was a former correctional officer, factory worker, and retired waste management personnel. He enjoyed collecting, playing guitar, and riding his motorcycle.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Luther Oakes, mother Billie Marie Cope Oakes, sister Patricia Ann Oakes, and stepdaughter Kelsey Meagan Whittenburg. He is survived by his wife Shirley Oakes, children Melanie Renee Oakes, Randi Janel Oakes Seals, Ronnie Christopher Oakes, and stepdaughter MaKayla Lynn VanWinkle. He is also survived by grandchildren Charles Zane Wilmoth, Zachary Caine Wilmoth, Jaxson Carter Oakes, Arianna June VanWinkle, Lydia Adeline Grace VanWinkle and Seth Gabriel VanWinkle, sister Treva Louise Allen and many friends and family.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 7, 2024