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Established 1948    Tommy Roy Oates, 91, entered into eternal life, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Clyde Cosper Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas. Mr. Oates was born August 8, 1931 in Groom, Texas, son of Tom and Nydia Roberts Oates. Tommy served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Willadene Mitchell Oates, November 9, 1957 in Eula, Texas. Tommy was a very skilled welder and worked 35 years for Reedrill, before retiring. He was an active member in the American Legion. Although his passing leaves a void in all our lives, he will live on forever in our hearts. Mr. Oates leaves behind his son, Roy Oates and wife, Martie, of Sherman; Derethia Spradlin and her husband, Tracy, of McKinney; and son, Rex Oates of Denison; his brother, James Oates and wife, Jackie, of Abilene. Grandchildren: Michael Oates and wife, Ashley; Ryan Spradlin; Amanda Gibson and husband, Grant; Matthew Spradlin; Loren Gomez and husband Arturo. Great-grandchildren: Garrett and Christopher Gibson; and Zachary, Liam and baby girl Gomez; numerous cousins and friends. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and baby sister, Linda Marylyn Oates. Funeral services for Mr. Oates were held Saturday morning, August 13, 2022 at Fisher Funeral Chapel with Minister Jerry Newton officiating. Interment followed in Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. Pallbearers were Matt Spradlin, Michael Oates, Grant Gibson, Arturo Gomez, and Tracey Spradlin. Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, Denison, Texas. - - - Fisher Funeral Home  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |