Barry Oakley

Burlington – Barry Lynn Oakley, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  A native of Alamance County, he was born March 23, 1959 to the late Franklin “Sonny” London and Gladys Jane Stanfield Oakley.

Barry was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and was a US Army veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne.  He was an avid UNC Tarheel fan and enjoyed singing and playing the guitar.  His true joy was found in spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughters, Shannon O. Whitfield (Justin), Katie O. Summers (Brandon); grandchildren, Chandler, Presley, Evan and Autumn Whitfield, Caroline Summers, Jocelyn and Jillian Andrews and Kody Leigh; sister, Teresa Jones (Gary), nephew, Brent Jones; ex-wife and friend, Dazel Oakley and her daughters, Holly Hester and Jandy Mays.

A private service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Reid Dickens.  To watch the service live and to sign the online register book, please visit www.lowefuneralhome.com.