Winston Odel Oakes, 81, a resident of Slaughter, LA, died at his home on Friday, October 5, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was retired, after working for 33-and-a-half years for the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., in Zachary, on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 2 p.m. until funeral services at 4 p.m., conducted by Minister Bruce Hatcher. There will be a graveside committal service on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Azalea Rest Cemetery in Zachary at 10 a.m. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gwendolyn Hopkins Oakes; two daughters, Sarah Hebert and her husband David Hebert of Slaughter, LA; and Diane Dykes and her husband Eddie Dykes of Gloster, MS; and one grandchild, Mitchell Odel Hebert. He was preceded in death by his son, Winston Odel Oakes Jr. Pallbearers will be Mitchell O. Hebert, Jonathan Knight, H.K. Simmons, Homer Hopkins, Pete Hopkins and Leroy Hopkins. The family would especially like to thank Marcella Jackson of Clarity Hospice for her loving care.