Joseph James Oakes
November 20, 2002 – January 12, 2022
Joseph James “Big Joe” Oakes, 19 of Lexington Park, MD passed away tragically on January 12, 2022 in Lexington Park, MD. He was born on November 20, 2002 in Leonardtown, MD to Latoya Mason and Larry Amos, Jr.
Big Joe was a 2021 graduate of Great Mills High School where he participated in NJROTC and the Great Mills High Football Team. He also played with the Pax River Raiders Football Team, enjoyed helping his mom with feeding the homeless, was a member of the Mechanicsville Worship Center and a long time alumni of Camp Crazy Faith.
Big Joe is survived by his mother, Latoya Mason (James Barber) of Lexington Park, MD; father, Larry Amos, Jr. (Jenny) of Lusby, MD; grandparents, Jerry and Michelle Clark of Lusby, MD, and Larry Amos, Sr. of Lusby, MD; girlfriend, Nyia Weems; siblings, Jordan Hutchinson, Sirus Armstrong, Serenity Thompson, James Barber, Jr., Savannah Barber, India Amos, Bryan Amos, Daimyon Wood, and Keyon Jasey; uncle, Brad Clark and aunt, Angela Potter. He was proceeded in death by father figures, Charles Hutchinson and Jason Armstrong.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A Life Celebration Service will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 10:00 am in Dominion Apostolic Ministries Church, Lexington Park, MD with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation
Sunday, January 23, 2022
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Services
- Celebration of Life
Monday, January 24, 2022
10:00 am
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
Sort Comments
15 Jan 2022
12:45pm
Thoughts and prayers for all of your family at this time of great sorrow! My heart goes to you!!
City
Port Republic
State
Maryland
15 Jan 2022
1:28pm
So sad. Condolences from me n chase
City
Lusby
State
Md
15 Jan 2022
1:39pm
I will miss Joe’s bright smile. He will forever live on in our hearts. Latoya, James, Jordan, Sirius, and Serenity, my heart, love, and prayers are with you always.
City
Lexington Park
State
MD
15 Jan 2022
2:32pm
I cannot believe that you’re gone To think you chose me as your Big Sister …I was so honored We brought you to Kentucky and you charmed them, just like the rest of us, with your beautiful smile and sweet personality It’s not for me to understand why but rather to have faith that we will meet again Rest easy sweet, sweet man Love you!! Your Big Sister Stacy (and Trent)
City
Orange Park
State
FL
15 Jan 2022
9:47pm
Joe will be truly missed! He was an outstanding young man who had a bright future ahead of him. I must say you raised him to be the thoughtful young man he was. I wish I could take your pain from you but we know I can’t but I will be here every step of the way. I love y’all and please reach out anytime needed. Love and will always miss you nephew.
City
Indian head
State
MD
15 Jan 2022
10:04pm
Toya and James and the kids my heart and love goes out to you guys I’m sorry this had to happen I’m actually still in shock that this tragedy has happened and I know I don’t have the right words to make you guys feel better and I can’t imagine what you all are going through but just know I’m here for you guys and I might live 5 states away but if u need me call on me and I’m a phone call away and to my nephew Joe may you rest easy baby and I’m sure going to miss seeing your accomplishments and things you post on FB and the boys telling me they spoke to you and you definitely were a wonderful kid and Im glad the time I had with you from childhood and up love you buddy this is not good bye see you later
City
Brooksville
State
Fl
15 Jan 2022
11:16pm
My big teddy bear…the most humble person I know…. You will truly be missed…Words can’t express how I feel…my condolences to the family… R.I.P JOE AUNTIE LOVES YOU
City
California
State
Md
16 Jan 2022
10:23am
My heart breaks for your family!! Praying for you all!!
With Love,
The Roach family
(Justin, Caroline, Callie & Emsley)
City
Williamston
State
SC
18 Jan 2022
1:50pm
My condolences to the whole family 🥺🥺and prayers for y’all in the days to come..
The Hammond family
City
Edgefield
State
Sc
Sort Comments
Thoughts and prayers for all of your family at this time of great sorrow! My heart goes to you!!
So sad. Condolences from me n chase
I will miss Joe’s bright smile. He will forever live on in our hearts. Latoya, James, Jordan, Sirius, and Serenity, my heart, love, and prayers are with you always.
I cannot believe that you’re gone To think you chose me as your Big Sister …I was so honored We brought you to Kentucky and you charmed them, just like the rest of us, with your beautiful smile and sweet personality It’s not for me to understand why but rather to have faith that we will meet again Rest easy sweet, sweet man Love you!! Your Big Sister Stacy (and Trent)
Joe will be truly missed! He was an outstanding young man who had a bright future ahead of him. I must say you raised him to be the thoughtful young man he was. I wish I could take your pain from you but we know I can’t but I will be here every step of the way. I love y’all and please reach out anytime needed. Love and will always miss you nephew.
Toya and James and the kids my heart and love goes out to you guys I’m sorry this had to happen I’m actually still in shock that this tragedy has happened and I know I don’t have the right words to make you guys feel better and I can’t imagine what you all are going through but just know I’m here for you guys and I might live 5 states away but if u need me call on me and I’m a phone call away and to my nephew Joe may you rest easy baby and I’m sure going to miss seeing your accomplishments and things you post on FB and the boys telling me they spoke to you and you definitely were a wonderful kid and Im glad the time I had with you from childhood and up love you buddy this is not good bye see you later
My big teddy bear…the most humble person I know…. You will truly be missed…Words can’t express how I feel…my condolences to the family… R.I.P JOE AUNTIE LOVES YOU
My heart breaks for your family!! Praying for you all!!
With Love,
The Roach family
(Justin, Caroline, Callie & Emsley)
My condolences to the whole family 🥺🥺and prayers for y’all in the days to come..
The Hammond family