Richard Francis Oakes

May 3, 1929 - December 15, 2020

GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021, 2:00 PM SHARP, AT BETHEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY, 481 DELSEA DRIVE, HURFFVILLE, (WASHINGTON TWP.), NJ 08080 Richard F. Oakes, 91 yrs old, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 with his wife and daughter at his side. He has been retired for many years after working at ITE in Philadelphia and for the Deptford Area School District, New Jersey. He was the husband of Susan (Barker) Oakes with whom they shared 45 years of marriage. He was a loving father to his surviving children – Catherine Plank of Glenmoore, Rosemary DeHaven of Glenmoore, Ruthann Hackett of Downingtown, Sandra Collins (Randy) of Brandamore and Richard Oakes (Kelly) of West Chester all from PA and Peggy Oakes of Blackwood Terrace, NJ He was preceded in death by a son – Daniel J. Oakes as well as his parents and siblings Richard had 13 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren who all adored him as he was always funny, telling jokes. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved, loved watching and attending the sport’s teams the Philadelphia Eagles & especially the Philadelphia Phillies. Richard has been a resident of Blackwood Terrace, New Jersey for over 49 years and he enjoyed helping others big or small, everyone was his friend. He coached the Dandelions girls soft ball team in Deptford. He was a leader of a Christian drug and alcohol group – Alcohol Victorious for many years. He went to the Freeway Diner, NJ that became his second family, almost every day until it closed several years ago, and his kindness was to always extra tip his waitresses. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to Bethel Community Church, 439 Oak Ave., Deptford, NJ 08096. * * * * * *