MSGT William E. Oates , Sr. 74 of 831 Beuer Drive, Fayetteville, NC died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Roseboro, NC with Rev. S.E. Bryant officaiting. Burial willbe held onTuesday, September 6, 2016in the Sandhill State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake, NC

Mr. Oates is survived by his WIFE -Mary B. Oates of the home; DAUGHTERS -Bridget Maxwell of Tampa, FL and Jennifer P. Oates of Fayetteville, NC; SON -William Oates, Jr. of Tampa, FL; SISTERS -Joyce Jones, Pernella Peterson and Glenda Presley all of Clinton, NC; BROTHERS -Robert Oates, James Oates and Jesse Oates all of Clinton, NC and Johnie Oates of Gum Springs, VA; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.



Visitation at the Funeral Home

Friday, September 2, 2016

12pm-4pm