Charles “Charlie” Ray Oakes, 64, was born on May 17, 1958 and rode into the wind on February 22, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Garland Oakes; son, Buster Benton; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Dail.

He is survived by his wife, Valorie Oakes; daughter, Landon Benton (Antonio); step-daughter, Wendy Hayslett; son, Roger Gutierrez, Jr.; sister, Carol Dail; niece, Amber Beals; grandchildren: Bret (Taylor), Kaylin (Kareem), Wendy, Richard, Megan (Brian), Danielle (Will), Monique (Mario), Ashanti, Riley, Hailey, and Noah; great-grandchildren: Aminah, Amar, Alyssa, Allison, Bentley, Katlyn, Brian Jr., Marion, Royalte, and Zamir; many special “sons and daughters”; best friend, Tony Harris; and beautiful “girlfriend”, Shirley.

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