Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:26 am

Dewey Lee Oaks, 62, Cleveland County native, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.

He is predeceased by his previous wife, Sue Roper Oaks; mother, Carolyn Porter Philbeck and husband Ray Philbeck; father, George Dewey Oaks, Jr; sister, Christina Alford; brother, Allen Philbeck.

Dewey leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Lynn Philbeck Todd; son Howard Oaks; daughters Brandi Powell and husband Kenneth, Michelle West and husband John, Tiffany Oaks, and Crystal Ogles Alaima and husband Chris Alaima; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; brother, James Oaks; sisters, Sharon Kelly and husband Keith, Leah Oaks, Leeann Davenport, Loretta Harrison and husband Kenneth and Regina Halsey and husband Steve; step-mother, Jane Oaks.

After serving in the US Army, Dewey worked in construction.

Celebration of Life Services were held at Ledford Grove Baptist Church.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.