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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Massive sinkhole closes part of Highway 101 in Brookings-Harbor; see ODOT picture ... Harry & David drives profitable quarter for 1-800-Flowers ... Lithia Motors reaches settlement with Federal Trade Commission ... Massive sinkhole closes part of Highway 101 in Brookings-Harbor; see ODOT picture ... Harry & David drives profitable quarter for 1-800-Flowers ... Lithia Motors reaches settlement with Federal Trade Commission ... James Warren Oakes Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 17, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Jan. 17, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News James Oakes passed away on December 26, 2015. He was born December 12, 1941 to Grant Wilson and Hazel Audrey Oakes in Chicago, Ill. He completed the family, which included his brother, Grant, and sister, Marilyn. When he was 12 the family moved to southern California where he graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1959. He married Barbara Henderson in 1964 and they moved to Jacksonville, Ore. in 1971. Always one to tinker with anything mechanical, he entered the apprentice program for International Harvester. After completing the program, he took over managing their service department in Downey. He would spend the next 42 years in the truck service field including Webfoot Truck and Equipment, and USF Reddaway in Medford where he retired in 2003. He was involved in his community of Jacksonville, serving on the Historic Architectural Review Commission, the Booster Club, and welcomed young and old alike as Father Christmas during the Victorian Christmas celebrations. He was a member of Jacksonville Presbyterian Church and helped in the building of their new facility. He also sat on the advisory board for the diesel program of Rogue Community College. He loved to travel and fish, and enjoyed many hours on the water away from ringing phones. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Jacksonville; his brother, Grant Oakes (Sylvia); his sister, Marilyn Higday, of West Linn, Ore.; his sister-in-law, Shirley Gellatly (Glen) of Laguna Beach, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 405 Middle Street, Jacksonville, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, PO Box 697, Jacksonville, Ore. 97530. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 17, 2016 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501