Richie Oakley

Richie Oakley, 70, of Bardstown passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  He was born on July 22, 1951 in Bardstown.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Bardstown, a salesman for Newton Manufacturing and Halo, an avid golfer and volunteer at My Old Kentucky Home Golf Course.  He loved spending time with his two grandsons and taking them on new adventures.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Bill and Evelyn Ruth Lansaw Oakley and a niece, Heather Oakley.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Oakley of Bardstown; daughter, Christy Downs Rients of Bardstown; two grandsons, Matthew Rients and Jacob Rients; two brothers, Paul (Janet) Oakley and Alan Oakley both of South Carolina; and a niece, Josie Oakley of South Carolina.

His funeral will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.  Bro. Ray Johnson will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. till 12 P.M. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Barlow Funeral Home.  

Memorial contributions may go to the Crusade for Children and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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