Joseph James Oakes, age 19

Lost to gun violence on January 12, 2022 in Lexington Park, Maryland.

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  • Nickname:
    8 Joe
    9 Big Joe
    7 mojo
    7 Joey
    8 FATSLIMEE
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  • Personality:
    6 He had a kind heart ❤️ and smile that lit up a room
    6 He Made Sure Everyone Was Str8😩❤️
    5 he had this happy glow about him anywhere he would go ❤️❤️
    5 he was a huge goofball ❤️❤️
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  • Schools attended:
    8 Great Mills High School
  • Comments:
    6 RIP my Angel Gone but never Forgotten love Nana and Pop 😭😭😭😭
    7 You will never be forgotten - Ms Beth
    6 we miss you its just hard and sad
    7 i love You Big Bruva 😭 .. If only we could talk our shii to eachova one mlrr
    6 you will be missed but not forgotten you were a big part in the family miss you big joe
    6 Rip Joey never forgotten I miss you so much~Love Jess😭😭😭

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