James Douglas (J.D.) Oaks, age 56 of Jackson, KY passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at the Hazard ARH in Hazard, KY. He was born April 8, 1960 at Ary, KY and was the son of the late Walter and Effie (Haddix) Oaks. He is survived by his wife: Deborah (Coomer) Oaks of Jackson, KY. Two daughters: Jackie Deaton of Jackson, KY; Lora Smith (Kevin Clark) of Jackson, KY. One son: James Walter Oaks (Andrea Oaks) of Jackson, KY. Three sisters: Betty Oaks of Morehead, KY. Ina Shelton (Tommy Henson) of Jackson, KY; Janice Johnson (Steve Blackburn) of Jackson, KY. Six grandchildren: Camron, Bethany, Robert, Rebecca, Jaycob and Baby James. BAND OF BROTHERS: Willard, Thomas, Paul, Pug, Gary, Steve, Brad, Bill, Billy Gene, Ronnie, Wayne, Scott, J.R., Kenneth, *Beech and *Clay, JR. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Jeff Watts, Calvin and Tammy Saum, James Turner, James Elliott Turner, and Steve Shepherd. Special Brothers in law: Homer, Waymon, Arthur, Willard, Tommy, Dave and Darrell. Host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Dave Haddix officiating. Burial in the J.D. Oaks and Family Cemetery, Lick Branch Armory Drive, Jackson, KY. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations requested be made toward funeral expenses.