Little Jerry Oaks Jr

Little Jerry, 31, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, June 11, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Johnson City and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Jerry attended the Palmer Center and was a member of Merciful Grace Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Carolyn Oaks; paternal grandmother, Jibby Loy; and uncle Robby Godsey.

Jerry is survived by his parents, Jerry and Syonia Oaks, Sr. of Kingsport; brothers, Jacob Oaks and fiancée, Asia Hall, and Joseph Oaks; maternal grandparents, Robert and Retha Godsey; special uncles, Josh and Jonathan; and several aunts and uncles.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Friends may call any time at the home of his maternal grandparents, Robert and Retha Godsey, 2112 Cindy Place, Kingsport, TN 37660. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Shannon Powers and Rev. Randy Perciful officiating.

The graveside service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Oaks, Sr., Jacob Oaks, Joseph Oaks, Jonathan Oaks, Josh Godsey and Randy Johnson. Duane Childress will be an Honorary Pallbearer.

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