Daniel James Oldaker

Mr. Daniel James Oldaker, 59, a beloved husband and father and a resident of West Water Street in Clifton, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, TN, after an extended illness.

A memorial service for Mr. Oldaker will be conducted
Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Clifton United Methodist Church in Clifton, TN with Rev. Don Spencer officiating. Inurnment will be at a later time in Decatur County Memorial Gardens in Parsons, TN. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1:00 until service time at the church.

Born in Tuscon, Arizona, he was the son of late Virginia Ruth Wakefield and the husband of Gwyn Yvonne Gaither Oldaker. Mr. Oldaker was a retired Green Beret Sergeant with the Army Special Forces during the Vietnam Conflict in which he served two tours of duty. He was decorated with the National Defense Medal, Expert Rifle Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, ARCOM Medal and a Purple Heart Medal. He held a Masters Degree in Engineering from the University of Southern California. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Rotary Club in Clifton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Shelli L. Oldaker of Seal Beach, CA and Kristi K. Oldaker of Orange, CA; a sister, Mrs. Susan K. Dennis Petty of Springfield, IL; a brother, Christopher Christine Perry of Nevsass, Germany; a beloved aunt, Betty Davis of Sedona, AZ; several cousins.

All the Vietnam Veterans will be honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Peoples Bank, P.O. Box B, Clifton, TN 38425