After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Arley Ralph Oates, Jr., 52, of Augusta, West Virginia was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and mother.

Arley was born February 22, 1969 in Front Royal, Virginia and the son of Arley Ralph Oates, Sr. and Jean M. Oates.

Arley married the love of this life, Tammy Sue on April 29, 2010 at Historic Jordan Springs in Virginia.

Arley was a Predictive Maintenance Technician with Trex Company and had been employed there for 11 years.

Arley loved bass fishing and enjoyed his annual fishing trip to Erie, Pennsylvania with his friends.  He had also competed in fishing tournaments earlier in his life with various fishing leagues.  When not fishing, his time was spent with his wife enjoying their home, barbecuing and visiting wineries. He also was an avid NASCAR fan and went to various NASCAR races with his wife and dear friends Mel and Sherry whom they also frequently traveled with.

Arley is predeceased by his father and sister, Tammy Arlett Oates.

Arley’s Memorial Gathering will be held between 6-8pm on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11am at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.  Presiding Elder Charles H. Bowles Jr. of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob will be officiating followed by the Interment at Shenandoah Memorial Cemetery in Winchester, Virginia.

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