Roger Dale Oaks, 70, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born July 16, 1947 in Muskogee to Ernest Oaks and Lula (Armstrong) Oaks. Roger attended public schools and graduated from Fort Gibson High School with the class of 1965.
He was employed at Safeway Grocery where he worked in the warehouse. He retired in 1985 after many years of service.

Roger’s hobbies were golfing, stamp collecting, karaoke, fishing, spending time with his wife, and spending money. He was a member of Calvary Faith Church in Fort Gibson and a member of the Masons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lula Oaks; previous wife, Janice Winkle-Oaks; and his brother, Steve Oaks.

Roger is survived by his wife, Maggie, of the home; son, Michael Oaks; grandson, Daniel Oaks, both of Tulsa; brother, Jim Oaks and wife Margie of Broken Arrow; brother-in-law, William Wolfe of Muskogee; nieces, Christie Leatherman and husband Jason of Muskogee, Kelly smith and husband Mark of Tulsa; great nephews, Dylan Durossette and Blaise Leatherman, both of Muskogee; cousins, Jerry and Linda Armstrong of OKC, Cheryl Hutchens of Ft Gibson, and Johnny Armstrong of Muskogee; along with many other family members and friends.

Roger was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services celebrating Roger’s life will be at 2PM, Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa with Pastor Don Reed officiating.

Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 North York Street, Muskogee.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com