1940
James
2012
James L. Oates
January 17, 1940 — February 7, 2012
James L. Oates, 72, of Moline, IL died Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at Hope Creek Nursing Home, East Moline, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. immediately preceding the service. Burial of cremains will be at National Cemetery at a later date. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the family.
James was born on January 17, 1940 in Assumption, IL the son of Lloyd C. and Adolphine (Depree) Oates. He married Barbara Cook on January 17, 1979 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. James worked as an Assistant Director for AFSCME and was also a precinct comiteeman. He loved playing cards and most especially loved his Standardbred race horses.
Survivors include
Wife Barbara Oates Moline, IL
Daughter Jodi Carter LaCrosse, WI
Stepsons Paul (Robin Hale) Blessent Shorewood, IL
David Blessent Tomahawk, WI
Stephen (Mary) Blessent Bloomington, IL
7 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Brother Richard (Carolyn) Oates Ft. Meyers, FL
He was preceded in death by his son, Jay Edward; and his granddaughter.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. immediately preceding the service. Burial of cremains will be at National Cemetery at a later date. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the family.
James was born on January 17, 1940 in Assumption, IL the son of Lloyd C. and Adolphine (Depree) Oates. He married Barbara Cook on January 17, 1979 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. James worked as an Assistant Director for AFSCME and was also a precinct comiteeman. He loved playing cards and most especially loved his Standardbred race horses.
Survivors include
Wife Barbara Oates Moline, IL
Daughter Jodi Carter LaCrosse, WI
Stepsons Paul (Robin Hale) Blessent Shorewood, IL
David Blessent Tomahawk, WI
Stephen (Mary) Blessent Bloomington, IL
7 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Brother Richard (Carolyn) Oates Ft. Meyers, FL
He was preceded in death by his son, Jay Edward; and his granddaughter.
Visitation Details
Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
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