Eugene was retired from the Arkansas Department of Corrections with 30 years of service and served 12 years in the National Guard where he was honorably discharged. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved watching hunting shows on television and hanging out with his friends. He was well known locally for welding with his father, ''Big O''. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Russell; and his wife, Sharon Oakes.
He is survived by two sisters, Margie Beaucage and husband Paul and Toni Etue and husband Tim all of Star City; a brother, Steve Oakes of Monticello; two sons, Joshua Oakes and wife Megan and Matthew Oakes and wife Ashley all of Monticello; one daughter, Stacy Oakes of Monticello; eight grandchildren, Lizzie, Dani, Kenzie, Mason, Eli, Abigail, Emylee and Cobey all of Monticello; along with many other extended family members and friends.
There will be a visitation Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel.
Condolences(8)
Sherry O'Neill Rawls
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 9, 2026 Steve & family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you strength, peace, and comfort during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Sherry 🙏❤️🙏
Wanda Hudson
Farmersville, TX Thursday, April 9, 2026 So sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. Have known him a long time through LaVeda (Oakes) Allen being married to my brother Jack. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength are with you all.Nancy Faulkner
lake Village, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Margie, Our thoughts are with you and the family at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.Bruce Kizer
Collins, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2026 I was so sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. He was always known as one of the good guys. Always a friendly guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.Sherry Myers
Monticello, AR Monday, April 6, 2026 I went to school with him.I live down the road from himMandy Flaniken
Port Orange, FL Monday, April 6, 2026 I am so sorry for your loss! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love from Florida!LYNN PEVEY
STAR CITY, AR Monday, April 6, 2026 Prayers for all of Mr. Oakes Family, I worked with him for years at the ADC, he was a dedicated employee and Loved his Family.Becky Peacock Wright
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 5, 2026 RIP Eugene, I enjoyed our visit at Tabernacle Of Faith we had surely loved your mom