Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
Dawson Holt Oakley, 10, was born December 18, 2013 and passed peacefully in the arms of Jesus on August 7, 2024.
Dawson was a loving son, brother, and grandson. He absolutely loved anything to do with the outdoors. He was constantly hunting, fishing, playing sports, and shooting trap. He was always planning his next adventure!
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 11th, 2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The funeral service will follow at 3:00pm on Sunday, August 11th, 2024 in the chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The burial will be at Stella Cemetery in Prospect, TN
He is survived by his wonderful parents, Eric and Natalie Oakley
The best big brother, Easton Oakley
His grandparents, Tub & Peggy Oakley and Eddie & Cathy Bass
Aunt, Alisha Oakley
Aunt & Uncle, Josh & Andrea Stafford
Great uncle, Joey Bass
Great Aunt, Gayle Porterfield
“Special Brother” Caleb Clayton
Cousins, Hadley Frazier, Sadie and Stratton Stafford. Colton, Amelia, Holt, & Lynnley Jo Bass. Brad, Dara, Joah, Sterlyn, & Truett Bryant, Jeremy and Pennie Smith, “River cousin” Charlie Smith.
His entire Bass Waste Removal family, Giles County Clay Dusters Family & his puppy, Ruger and many other cousins & friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents Bernis & Opal Oakley, Julius & Elvie Peck, Joe Andrew & Lois Holt, Sonny & Mary Bass, Linda Bass. Great aunt, Beverly Bass.
In lieu of flowers, donations are strongly suggested to:
Stella Cemetery c/o Sandra Parsons; 2835 Hagan Rd. Minor Hill, TN 38478
Heidi Faith High Five Memorial Foundation c/o Jodie Lewter
Giles County Clay Dusters Wakefield Trap Association c/o David Robertson