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Bobby J. Oates

March 28, 1933 - April 14, 2025

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Friday 4/18, 12:00 pm

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Service
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Friday 4/18, 2:00 pm

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Cemetery
Yeargins Chapel Cemetery.
Graham, KY 42344
Friday 4/18

GRAHAM – Bobby J. Oates, 92, of Graham, died Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:49AM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.  Mr. Oates was born March 28, 1933, in Muhlenberg County.  He was a member of Graham Missionary Baptist Church, and was a retired welder for Pullman Standard.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running his dogs, and listening to country music.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Ada Oates; brother, Elmo Oates; and first wife, Elizabeth Ann Oates.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Sue Durall Oates; daughter, Melonie (Chris) Bingham; step-children, Dwayne (Kristi) Durall and Kim (Rob) Rodgers; grandchildren, Josh Durall, Sydney Durall, Coleman Bingham, and Kyle Bingham; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Ron Metheny officiating.  Burial in Yeargins Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday after 12:00 noon at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Friday 4/18, 12:00 pm
Service
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Friday 4/18, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Yeargins Chapel Cemetery.
Graham, KY 42344
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Friday 4/18

GRAHAM – Bobby J. Oates, 92, of Graham, died Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:49AM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.  Mr. Oates was born March 28, 1933, in Muhlenberg County.  He was a member of Graham Missionary Baptist Church, and was a retired welder for Pullman Standard.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running his dogs,Continue Reading

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Lila Noffsinger left a message on April 18, 2025:
Melonie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I am sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Teresa Vincent left a message on April 15, 2025:
I am so grateful to have had Uncle Bobby in my life. Sending love to Sue, Melonie & the entire family. I will miss him❤️
Thomas A Millender left a message on April 15, 2025:
I am sorry for your loss,I'll keep the family in my prayers.
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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