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Richard "Ricky" Jackson Oakes Jr.

Richard "Ricky" Jackson Oakes Jr. Regional notice
1963-06-23 - 2026-10-22
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-10-28); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Richard (Ricky) Jackson Oakes, Jr. passed away October 22, 2026. Ricky was well-known in the Mt. Cross community, he owned and operated Ricky’s Market and Hunting and Fishing Store for many years. Born on June 23,1963, he lived his entire life in Danville and graduated from Tunstall High School. While in high school, he played football and baseball and us...

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