Thomas E. Oaks Sr., 73, longtime resident of Pontotoc, departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Pontotoc. He was the oldest of three boys and born in Memphis, TN to the late Dewey Thomas and Cuple Grisham Thomas. In grade school his family moved to Pontotoc where he received his education from the Pontotoc Public School System. Thomas was a valued employee of Daybrite as an assembly worker for many years.
A, Christian and true southern Baptist, he could be described as a straight shooter and you knew immediately where you stood with him within minutes Thomas was very adventurous and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved grilling, camping, fishing and spending time with his family, especially the ones that called him “Paw Paw.
Those left to cherish his memories include his three sons, Thomas “Tommy” Oaks Jr., Dewey Oaks and Joseph Oaks all of Pontotoc, ten grandchildren, Riley, Evan, Kayla, Crystal, Heather, Taylor, Kara, Caitlyn, Johnny and Cadence, three great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Cadence and Layla.
A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Holland Funeral Directors are honored to serve Thomas’s friends and family.
