Thomas Wayne “Tommy” Oakley, age 79 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was a native of Dixon, Kentucky and was a son of the late Illof Ray Oakley and Geneva Byrum Oakley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Ray Oakley and his brother, James Robert Oakley.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary Elaine Oakley; a son, Chris Oakley and wife Wendy; grandchild, Thomas Hunter Oakley (McKayla), siblings, Stella (Larry) Dye, Shirley (Anthony)Oakley Cherie ( Steven) Pearl and Doug (Jerri) Oakley; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Mr. Oakley was a proud United States Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of LaVergne First Baptist Church. He retired from the Sears Corporation in 2006 after 30 years of service. He loved riding his motorcycle with his son and Rolling Thunder. He has ridden in 37 states. One of his favorite things was going and hanging out at the gun range with all the gang at least 3 days a week. Some of his other hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, nature photography, and most anything outdoors.
Visitation with the Oakley family will be at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:00 am until the time of funeral services beginning at 9:00 am with Bro. Harold Moore officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Springhill Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Oakley may be made to the LaVergne Rescue Squad and an online guestbook is available for the Oakley family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
