Charles Edward Oakley, 75, of Waterloo, died at ECM Hospital following an extended illness on Jan. 14, 2014. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at Greenview Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 3 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Park. The Rev. Donnie McDaniel will officiate.
Mr. Oakley was a retired machinist for TVA and owner of Oakley Furniture.
Preceding him in death were his parents, George Floyd Oakley and Lady Atwood Oakley; brothers, W. T. Oakley, Floyd Oakley Jr., Robert Oakley, and Hershell Oakley; and sister, Dean Lindsey.
He is survived by his wife, Vivalene Reeves Oakley; sons, Eddy Oakley, Joey Oakley (Donna), and Keith Oakley, all of Florence; daughter, Matilda Collins, Jacksonville, Fla.; stepchildren, Jerry Graham (Debra), Tony Graham (Diane), and Donna Preston (David); brothers, Bill Oakley and Don Oakley, all of Florence; sister, Shirley Wooten, Florence; grandchildren, Justin Oakley, Heather Collins, Meagen and Raleigh Preston, Jerry Graham, and Susan English; and special friends, Tom and Linda Nichols and Euell Stutts.
Pallbearers will be Dwight Wooten, Terry Oakley, DeWayne Oakley, Donnie Oakley, Anthony Oakley, and Tommy Bates.
