Ellis Oaks

Ellis MacArthur (Mac) Oaks, 69, of Spring Creek passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. He was the son of the late Ellis and Mattie Lee Martin Oaks. Mr. Oaks was a lifelong resident of Wakulla County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was the former owner of Town & Country Painting and Repair. He is survived by his daughters: Debra Thompson of Crawfordville and Antoinette Oaks of Spring Creek; son: Ellis M. Oaks Jr. of Tallahassee; brothers: Theo Oaks, Ernest Oaks and Tommy Oaks all of Crawfordville, Johnny Oaks of Land-O-Lakes, and Bobby Oaks of Lakeland. Three grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife Annette Smith Oaks. A memorial service will be held at the home of his niece (116 Blueberry Lane, Crawfordville) at 5:00pm, Saturday, January 28, 2012. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME 850-559-3380. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net.