WELCH—Danny Wayne Oakes of Vinita, Okla., passed away Fri., Feb. 10, 2012, in Vinita. He was 52 years old.

Danny was born Nov. 14, 1959, in Welch, to Richard and Juanita (Fitzpatrick) Oakes. He worked as a press operator for many years. He was an avid coon hunter. He enjoyed trout fishing with family and friends.

Danny is survived by his wife, Pamela; his mother, Juanita; two sons, Chance Oakes of Sand Springs, Okla., and Ryan Oakes of Bernice, Okla.; one grandchild, Aiden; two brothers, Ronnie Oakes and his wife, Karlene, of Abilene, Tex., and Donnie Oakes and his wife, Joanna, of Inola, Okla.; one sister, Karen Sloan and her husband, Tim, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; an uncle and aunt, Mike and Terri Fitzpatrick, of Welch; and many supportive friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tue.,  Feb. 14, 2012, at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. Brad Canham will officiate.

Services are under the direction of Thomas Funeral Home, Welch.