David Lamar Oakes, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home at the age of 69. He was born on December 18, 1956, in Turrell, Arkansas, to Hoyt and Louise Brimingham Oakes. He is preceded in death by his parents Hoyt Oakes, Louise Oakes, two sons Keith Oakes and John Michael Oakes, one daughter Mary Elizabeth Oakes and two sisters Olean Tennel and Tonnie Oakes. Lamar is survived by his wife Mary Joyce Oakes of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two sons Chris Oakes (Jamie) of Denwood, Arkansas and Jeremy Oakes (Buffi) of Augusta, Arkansas, one daughter Tera Carrizales (Joe) of Denwood, Arkansas, three brothers Dean Brimingham of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Raymond Oakes of Lepanto, Arkansas and Tommy Oakes of Denwood, Arkansas, one sister Melvy Russell of Manila, Arkansas, ten grandchildren Chelsi (Robbie), Andi, Ashley, Michael (Piper), Olivia (Jasper), Asher, Matthew, Gracie, Addison and Derek, seven great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Lepanto, Arkansas. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:00p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Lepanto, Arkansas, with Brother Kenneth O'Connell and Brother Jonathan Neely, officiating. Interment will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, Arkansas.