Raymond E. Oakley

Cuba- Raymond E. Oakley “Loving Brother”

Raymond E. Oakley of W. Main Street Cuba, formerly of Weston Mills, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Ray was born on April 1, 1950, in Olean and was the son of Phillip D. and Vernice R. Streight Oakley.

Ray enlisted in the US Army in 1971 where he served until 1973 when he was honorably discharged. He held a number of jobs throughout his life, including a security guard at a Hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida before moving back to the Olean Area.

Ray is survived by his three children, Esther, James, and Anthony “Tony” Oakley, a sister, Georgia M. Carr of Allegany, many nieces and nephews.

Ray was predeceased by his parents, and seven siblings, Larry Oakley, James Oakley, Patricia Hill, Donald Oakley, Howard Oakley, Jerry Oakley, and Phyllis Oakley.

A graveside service will be held at the Five Mile Cemetery, Allegany on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:30pm beginning with full military honors accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team. The Rev. Russell Maine will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com