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A Memorial Visitation will be held for Darrell in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM.
Racine – Darrell Oates, age 63, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a house fire on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Darrell was born in Racine on March 8, 1959 to Steve and Nellie (nee: Williams) Oates. He studied and attended schools in Racine Unified School District through his graduation from Washington Park High School in 1977. Darrell worked numerous jobs throughout his years, but that all came to a halt when he discovered the joy of collecting items. He was able to find value in things other people did not want or need any longer. Darrell was always willing to help those in the neighborhood with various projects and odd jobs.
Darrell never married or had children, but he leaves to cherish his memory; sister, Angela Oates of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Derrick (Gaylynn) Oates and Dino Oates, both of Racine; nieces, nephews, family and friends, all who loved him dearly. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Nellie.
A Memorial Visitation will be held for Darrell in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM.
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Condolences To The Oats Family.
Linda(Hinton)Ivy says
Continue prayers goes out to the entire family, I will miss his since of humor when he came in contact with me, he was always a jokester . Derek and Dino and Gaylynn, Domonique, Destiny, May you find peace in your time of grieving. Linda (Hinton) Ivy
Yul Stephens says
RIP CUZ, My Condolences to Angie, Derrick, Dino and the entire Family I Hope and Pray GOD give you all strength and comfort in these times of sorrow 🙏🏿Yog Stephens
Reverend David R. Green says
I lift up Darrell’s family to God in prayer. I pray you receive comfort and hope from God. Deepest condolence to you.
Christopher & Felecia Green says
🙏🏿 condolences 🙏🏿
Shirley Harris says
RIP Cuz, Love Shirley Harris❤️🌹❤️🙏🏽
Emiley Harris says
Rest in peace 🕊️ cuz from the Harris Family love you
Anonymous says
My condolence to my cousins and the oaks family I hope you find comfort and peace 🕊️love emiley
Constance(Rev. Elmer) Robinson says
RIP, cuz. To the family, may our Heavenly Father give you comfort at this time of bereavement. May you also find comfort in friends and family. Love you all.
Carmen Harris says
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Robin Hooks Hunter says
I send my heartfelt Condolences to the entire family. God bless and keep you’ll. 🙏🏾
Betty Archie says
RIP cousin may God bless you from your earthly home to your new home.
The Archie Family,
Ed,Betty,Symone,and
Dionne
Anonymous says
RIP cousin..My deepest condolences to the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽⚘⚘⚘🕊🕊🕊
Priscilla Stephens says
RIP cousin..My deepest condolences to the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽⚘⚘⚘🕊🕊🕊
Debra Stephens says
R.i.p. cuz ❤️ my deepest heart felt prayer’s & condolences go out to the family & loved ones 🙏🏽 You will be missed!
Patricia Henderson says
So sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏💔