Oakes, Alfred Jesse

Alfred Jesse Oakes, 92, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Oakes was born July 8, 1918 in Freehold, NJ to the late Walter and Anna Oakes. He attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He was a sales supervisor in the carpeting industry for over 40 years in Freehold and in Aberdeen. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the South Pacific during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 65 one space½ years Catherine; sons Robert J. Oakes and wife Ora of San Antonio, TX and Thomas James Oakes and wife Melissa Jo; grandchildren Mary Anne, Margie and Robert John Oakes Jr. and wife Jenny of San Antonio, TX and Sarah Markham; great-grandchildren Honu, Michalea, Rosey, Rhythm, Trey, Kathryne; and faithful canine buddies Bliss and Oreo. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Southern Pines with interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 3:00-4:00 pm at Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 29, Southern Pines, NC 28388. Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is assisting the family.