Stephen Dwight Oakley passed away unexpectedly and went to be with his best friend Jesus, on February 19, 2021 in his home at the age of 51. He is survived by his parents Harry and Jaynie Oakley of Celeste, TX, his children; son, Jarred and wife Anease Oakley and grandchildren Kaden, Cheyenne, and Adaline Oakley of Greenville, TX, son, Tyler Oakley and grandson Hunter of Commerce, TX, son, Austin Oakley and daughter, Aleigha Oakley of Commerce, TX. Sister Deana Gore and Brother-in-law Jeff Gore and nieces Adyson and Lexi, and nephew Jordan of Lone Oak, TX. Steve was born on April 23, 1969 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Harry and Jaynie Oakley. He graduated from Sachem High School on Long Island, New York in 1985 and married his high school sweetheart Yvette Vion in 1987. After moving to Texas in 1988 they had 4 children whom he cared and loved dearly. He raised them to walk with God and taught them lessons in life. He loved the outdoors and being at the beach. He is remembered for teaching and coaching them in sports, soccer and baseball of which was his passion and a Texas Rangers fan, he taught them how to fish and to hunt, as well as teaching them about nature and the outdoors while on some of the many camping trips he had with his family. He was always full of knowledge and wisdom . He loved his family and grandchildren very much. He graduated Texas Tech University in 2002 and held a Masters Degree in Science and P.A. Studies. He was a very respected Physician Assistant and well known in the medical community. He was always willing to lend a hand or offer some of his great wisdom to anyone who needed or asked. He loved attending church and being blessed with God's wisdom. Please share in remembering the memory and life of a wonderful son, man, father and grandfather, as the family hosts a memorial to his life at Southwood Christian Church on Sunday February 28, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. located at 1304 W Jack Finney Blvd, Greenville, TX 75402. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Commerce Police Dept. and The American Heart Association in his memory. GoFund Me

Family Directed Memorial Service Sunday, February 28, 2021 3:00 PM Southwood Christian Church 1304 W. Jack Finney Blvd Greenville,Texas 75402