Denton Lee Oakes, 63, passed away at his home on December 29, 2011.

Denton was born on May 29, 1948, to his mother Novia Muse Oakes and his father, Wilbur Oakes in their home in the Naomi community. He grew up there with his siblings; a sister, Velda (and Steve) Barlow and brothers, James Oakes (and Lisa Norfleet) and Rodney (and Christy) Oakes.

He was the husband of Patricia Ward Oakes for 32 years and they were blessed with a son, Denton Lee (and Paulette Barger) Oakes II and a daughter, Emily Faith (and Brandon) Sizemore. He was also blessed with three grandchildren, Victoria Cummings, Lillian Cummings, and Clara Ivy-Lee Oakes; and so many nieces and nephews that he was proud of; and hundreds of friends.

Denton was a farmer, district sales manager for the MoorMan’s Livestock Feed Company, a real estate broker and agency owner of Mill Springs Realty, and successful business entrepreneur.

He was a loving father and family man, who was admired by all of his family. But most importantly, he was a proud Christian and of the Baptist faith. He had accepted Jesus Christ to be his Lord and Savior.

He enjoyed holiday gatherings with his family, singing karaoke, spending time with his grandchildren and children, and loyal dog, Honey. He spent time in conversation with others uplifting their spirits and inspiring them to be their best and was known for his outgoing nature.

He will be forever missed by his family and friends but reunited with us in Heaven someday.

Visitation for Denton will be on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 5:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. James Floyd officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery.