Thomas Wayne Oakley, 79, of LaVergne, TN, died October 18, 2026. Thomas was born July 23, 1947 in Dixon, KY. Arrangements are by Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN.
Updated · Source: Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN
Thomas Oakley grew up in Dixon, Kentucky, and was later a longtime resident of LaVergne, Tennessee. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, belonged to LaVergne First Baptist Church, and retired from Sears in 2006 after 30 years with the company. He was married for 59 years and spent much of his free time riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, camping, and photographing nature.
Summarized from the full obituary at Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN.
Services
- Oct24
Visitation
Woodfin Funeral Chapels- Smyrna
Saturday at 8:00 am · 203 N Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Oct24
Funeral service
Woodfin Funeral Chapels- Smyrna
Saturday at 9:00 am · 203 N Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Oct24
Burial
Springhill Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee
Saturday at 11:00 am · 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
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- When is Thomas Wayne Oakley’s funeral service?
- Thomas Wayne Oakley’s funeral service is October 24, 2026 at 9:00 am, at Woodfin Funeral Chapels- Smyrna, 203 N Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167.
- When is the visitation for Thomas Wayne Oakley?
- Visitation for Thomas Wayne Oakley is October 24, 2026, 8:00 am, at Woodfin Funeral Chapels- Smyrna.
- How old was Thomas Wayne Oakley?
- Thomas Wayne Oakley of LaVergne, TN was 79 when Thomas died on October 18, 2026; Thomas was born July 23, 1947 in Dixon, KY.
- Which funeral home is handling Thomas’s arrangements?
- Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN is handling arrangements for Thomas Wayne Oakley and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.