Jerry Clifton Oakley
August 9, 1970 – January 19, 2026
Jerry Clifton Oakley was born August 9, 1970, to Joseph E. Oakley and Nancy Q. Oakley in Kenansville, North Carolina. He was the youngest of three boys. He grew up in Wake Forest, NC where he attended school from preschool all the way through high school graduating from Wake Forest-Rolesville in 1989.
Jerry was always a jokester and loved to make people smile and laugh. He was a diehard UNC fan attending many different sporting events, most recently was the ACC baseball championships in Durham last season. He also loved playing darts for over 36 years where he met all over the United States and some from outside of the US as well. He had many different nicknames over the years, cootie coo, G Money, but the one he loved the most was “Papa”.
Jerry was proceeded in death by his mother Nancy, as well as both sets of grandparents, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a brother-in-law.
Jerry is survived by his wife Regina “Gina” Johnson Oakley of more than 30 years. His father Joseph “Joe” Oakley. Two brothers Sammy Oakley and Richard Oakley. His maternal aunt Rachel Q. Nine. His mother-in-law Yvonne Teel and father-in-law James Johnson.
A Memorial Service to Celebrate Jerry’s Life will take place at 3:00pm on Friday, January 30, 2026, in the Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Glen Brock Officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC 27591. www.stricklandfuneral.com
14 Comments
So sorry for your loss!!! Prayers for the family!!!
Thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers.
We sure are gonna miss you Jerry. Moments with you were always filled with lots of laughs and hugs. We love you Gina ❤️
Thank you for all the love and support,
Gina my heart breaks for you I love You both so much . This was hard to swallow and still does not feel real. You are in my thoughts always and especially during this time.
Thank you Teresa for all your love and support.
Jerry was a great guy, funny and hardworking. It was nice getting to know him over these past couple of years and I pray for the family and Regina for their loss. Love you guys and stay strong!
Dewey, I so appreciate all the prayers, love, and support during this very difficult loss in my life.
Gina, I was so saddened to read the news of Jerrys passing. The Raleigh Dart League is truly an extended family of it’s own and my interactions with both you and Jerry through the years have often brought back many fond memories. I pray for you and your family during this time of grief and as always, wish you all the best. Jerry, you will be truly missed. God bless.
Jon, your so right about the RDL being an extended family on its own. I truly appreciate all the prayer and love that has been extended to myself especially don’t know where I would be right now without the friends and the family and my faith in God. We will always miss Jerry and that terrific smile that could light up a room.
Gina sorry for your loss, prayers to you and family. Jerry was a wonderful person and friend ❤️❤️
Wanda, Thank you so much for the prayers. He was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.
Gina, I was so sorry to hear about Jerry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the entire family. I just saw this obituary now or I would have come yesterday to the service.🥰🥰
Marilyn, Thank you for your thought and prayers. I completely understand that not everyone could attend the service and I couldn’t reach out to everyone.
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