Darvin Lee Oakes, Jr., age 47, of Hermitage, TN, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie; and their unborn child. She was the love of his life and his very best friend. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, W.O. Pratt.
He is survived by his parents, Pastor Darvin and Jennifer Oakes; sisters, Jana Pratt and Joy (Jack) Howell; brother, Jared (Susan) Oakes; nieces, Bethany (Josh) Simmons, Brittany (Collin) Jones, Grace and Emily Howell and Lily and Elanor Oakes; nephews, Brandon (Sarah) Shope, William Howell and Gabriel and Christopher Oakes; two great-nieces and one great-nephew; and many dear friends.
DJ was a special person. To know him was to love him. He was a devoted husband, a caring son, the best brother, the “fun” uncle, and a friend to so many. DJ had a love for Virgil’s root beer, the UT Vols, the Nashville Predators and peanut butter pie. In his free time, he loved planting flowers, playing softball, and doting on his nieces and nephews who were so special to him. His family was important to him and he loved them fiercely. DJ had the biggest heart and was always ready to help anyone in need. The impact he made on others will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Darvin Oakes and Pastor Bill Montandon officiating. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, 1171 Main Street, Pikeville, TN.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CDT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hanna Project-Josh and Bethany as they bring help, hope and healing to those who are in desperate need; a mission that DJ lived out every day of his live.
You may give online at bit.ly/PPJoshBethGive or by check (The Hanna Project-Josh and Bethany), P.O. Box 417, Antioch, TN 37011.