Troy L. “Buck” Oakley, 58, of Lakeview, OH passed away, early Friday, October 28, 2022.
Troy was born on August 5, 1964, in Sidney, OH, a son of the late Billy L. Oakley and Betty Lou Longbrake Oakley, who survives in Lakeview. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tina Holtz, and two brothers, Tom Oakley and Tim Oakley.
Troy is survived by his mother, a son, Tyler Oakley, two stepsons, Ryan Reed and Cody Reed, two siblings, Terry (Marcia) Oakley of Columbus, OH, and Tami (Mike) Arledge of Lakeview, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, including a special nephew, Zach King.
Troy was a 1982 graduate of Indian Lake High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked with Mike Kimbler for many years and currently for Bill Coyer. Troy loved fishing, mushroom hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Troy never knew a stranger and always had a smile and a joke ready for you!
A Gathering of remembrance will be held November 12, 2022, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, and his life celebration will continue from 2-4 pm at Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.