Mr. Theodius Oates
(February 10, 1957 - June 19, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Monday, June 26, 2023 / 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Bible Way Church of Atlas Road 2440 Atlas Road Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Park 7100 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, South Carolina
My Condolences to Janice and her family
Condolences to the Oates Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Brother Oates aka Bro T will be missed. I know you are in a better place with no pain. GOD have called you home, which is a journey we all will have to make one day. Every time we talked, you would always provide a memorable quote. You have truly left great memories. Rest in peace my brother!
May heaven shine upon you, and God Bless you Janice and your family. “Peace indeed” your cousin Kathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oates family. Coach was such a good man and impacted so many lives. I only had the pleasure of teaching with and watching him coach for 3 years, but his love of the kids and community were so evident. He was a great athletic coach, but even more, he was a positive role model for those he coached and taught them to be better people. The world will miss you Coach!
Coach Oates,
You have been a staple in this community and have touched my life and the lives of so many students. You were an excellent role model to all of us and you truly cared. Condolences.
Condolences and prayers for the family.
May the peace of God which surpasses all understandings keep your hearts and minds thru Christ Jesus. So sorry for your loss.
Our sincere condolences during this most difficult time.
Coach Oates will be remembered for his dedication to instilling values and providing guidance to young people. He leaves a legacy of great deeds as he humbly went about fulfilling his destiny and his preordained assignment. I can hear Our Father say, “Servant of God, Well Done!”
Our sincerest condolences to the Oats family. Teddy stay strong.
Our sincerest condolences to the Oats family. Teddy stay strong.
To the Oates family. My deepest condolences and prayers during the time of bereavement. God is a comforter.
Janice, Trey, Sierra & the Oates family, prayers are being lifted on your behalf. Praying the God of all comfort will bring healing to your souls. Theo will be missed!
The Glisson Family
Coach, we will miss you greatly. You were such the example for all who you came in contact with. We love you and your family. If there’s one thing I know- I know that you AND your family has always put God at the head of your lives and it showed/shows…. I am grateful for the many lessons you’ve taught me about sports and the importance of academics. Your compassion for your students, athletes, family and your community spoke volumes! I remember Southeast Days when our class was the first class to step foot in that school; that is where some of us met you. The bomb squad had many memories under your leadership and time coaching us. You were the kind of coach that did NOT play favorites, even when your children played with us. Most coaches play favorites but not you…. As Mrs Oates stated on her post, you are no longer in pain and you are with the father. Get your rest Coach! Your life impacted many lives. We love you so much 💚💚💚💚
Even when we don’t understand- God gives us unbreakable strength. Rest on Coach Oates
With our deepest sympathy we will keep The Oats family in our prayers. Coach Oats was a great inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. He was the best coach and left a great impact on all of his students who he coached. He was very strict and it really paid off. He wanted to win and did what it took to win. RIP Coach
Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church
P. O. Box 117 Reverend Dr. Reginald A. Wells
Fayetteville, NC 28302 Church Telephone: (910) 483-3822
Location: 2852 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
To: Brother Theodoro “Teddy” Oates Sr, Sister Sonya EvansOates, , Theodoro Oates Jr ., Garrett Oates, Titus Oates, Soniya Oates and Members of the family of Mr. Theodius Oates, Jr.
“ Verify, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” John 5:24
Brother Theodoro “Teddy” Oates Sr. the Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church Family were saddened to hear of the transition of your brother, Mr. Theodius Oates, Jr. the brother-in-law of Sister Sonya EvansOates and the Uncle ofTheodoro Jr., Garrett, Titus and Soniya Oates, We do extend to you, his immediate and extended family, and his church family our deepest sympathy and do share in your grief.
Always remember the power of prayer, for prayer can give you strength. You must also trust His wisdom and be guided by His hand. Although we know you will miss him, he will forever live in your hearts. The Lord will comfort you for Matthew 5:4 says “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Whereas, by death, God has removed Mr. Oates from his earthly home so that he may journey into a greater city. There he shall have peace forever. Whereas his death brings sorrow and pain, we know that God knows best. He is in God’s hand for Psalm 48:14 says, “For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
Only in hours like this do we know in fullest measure the consolation of His promise, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” John 11:25
Brother Theodoro, Sister Sonya, Garrett, Titus, Soniya and the Oates family, your Falling Run Church Family is here for you. Please feel free to lean on us.
Submitted this 27th day of June 2023 to the family of Mr. Theodius Oates, Jr.
Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church Family
Reverend Dr. Reginald A. Wells
Reverend Dr. Reginald A. Wells, Pastor
A.M. SimsAddie M. Sims, Church Clerk
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelations 13:14
To our extended family, we are saddened by our brother’s transition. We pray for comfort and strength during your time of bereavement.
My sincere prayers and condolences for you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Mr. Oates was an awesome teacher!!
Words are inadequate to express our deepest condolences for the passing of Brother Oates. It is our pray that God will strengthen the family during this time of difficulty. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Words are inadequate to express our deepest condolences for the passing of brother Oats. It is our pray that God Will strengthen the family during this time of difficulty. To be absent from the body is to be present from the Lord!
Condolences to the Oates family.
May the Spirit of God comfort the Oates family.
Praying for your family Janice
Ernest and Linda Stevenson!
But God…
Janice,
Our condolences to the Oates family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I had the privilege of meeting Theo when you and I both worked at Manor Care
Mary Knight wrote a sympathy message
“Theo was an incredible person and I am so blessed that God made him a part of our family. He was a phenomenal husband to my cousin, an amazing father to their children and a loving grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. His “dash” was filled with many accomplishments. He touch the lives of countless individuals but his passion was mentoring children. We will miss him (especially those smooth moves on the dance floor). and treasure our time together!! Love you!”
We will miss you!
It was a PLEASURE being apart of YOUR VILLAGE
My sincerest condolences to you at this time.
Theo and family, deepest heartfelt sympathy from my family to yours. I pray for God to continue to comfort and keep you. Your father will be forever in our hearts.
Philippians 4:7-9
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Please know that you are in my prayers, and Coach Oates was an inspiration to the students he taught at Southeast Middle School. I enjoyed working with him at Southeast Middle. Coach Oates’s smile and humbleness touched so many students and their families. As a result, his legacy of being an educator will always shine fiercely within the Lower Richland Community.
Rest in Peace,
Dr. Pamela Robinson Sumter, Ph.D.
John 14:1-3
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
Our deepest condolences to the Oates family, 2 of ours Sons had the pleasure of being taught life lessons and given great advice not only on the football field and basketball court but whenever or wherever he saw them, he was apart of our village and he will truly be missed in the community.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Oates Family. It was my honor and pleasure serving as an education with Coach Oates during my tenure at Southeast Middle School. I will always be grateful for his support and will remember him as a giant in the life of the school and community. He was always present and always consistent.
My deepest condolences on the passing of Coach Oates.
I will forever remember him wearing his suits every Thursday after winning a game at Southeast Middle and giving us nicknames as we pass through the hall.
Your memory will forever love through your students.
The Oates family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to your family. Our prayers are with you.
The Parrish Family
Janice, Trey and Sierrah our deepest sympathy during this time of great loss. My husband and I were blessed to serve with Theo while @ NLBBC specifically the BOYS MENTORING MINISTRY. We observed Theo’s commitment and faithfulness to God serving as a Ministry Counselor. Theo has PROFOUNDLY touched and impacted the lives of so many students as a educator. We are PRAYING for all of you and asking God to OUTPOUR His DIVINE COMFORT and GRACE upon each of you during this difficult time!! To God Be the Glory for the IMPACTFUL and DEDICATED life of THEODIUS OATES II. Amen and Amen ✝️ 🙏 💜
You thouch so many people lifes
My sincere condolences to you all. Theo has impacted so many young people and made their lives all the better. We are so grateful to God for allowing all of us to get to know him. We thank our God for how Theo has so positively impacted so many lives. We will miss him, dearly! We pray that the peace of God will comfort and embrace you all during this difficult time and in the days to come.
Blessings and Peace, always
Deepest condolences to the Oates family. Coach was one in a million and a friend to many and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers continue be with the family during this difficult time.
With deepest condolences to the Oates family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May you rest eternally with the Lord, Coach Oates. You are a friend to everyone, you will greatly be missed. Our sincerest prayers of strength and healing to the Oates family.
Our prayers and condolences are with the family, may GOD grant you all comfort and peace. We have our MEMORIES. Always the RAVEN FAMILY (Caughman Rosd park/AMERICUS GEORGIA)
My sincere condolences to the Oates family. His humor and kindness will be missed.
Sending our heartfelt condolences from the Lakin family
Sending my deepest sympathies to the Oats family. Sorry for your loss coach oats was great person to work with. Know that God is always with you and He will never leave you.
To the family of brother Theo Oates, Our prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow,Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the days to come.
Mrs. Oates, I too am saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Oates. I was recently talking about the great job you two did in raising two beautiful and intelligent children of whom I admire very much. Coach Oates has done something we all must do. Stay strong. My prayers are with you.
My deepest condolences go out to the Oates family. Heaven has truly gained an amazing angel. Rest in piece Oates.
My deepest condolences and sincere prayers of comfort are with the Oates family.
My condolences to the Oates Family. Coach Oates was my middle school teacher and coach . He will be missed !
My deepest condolences to the Oates Family. Praying for your strength and comfort during this time.
My condolences to the Oates family. My prayers are with his family.
To Mrs. Theodius Oates, children, Mama Oates, Teddy, and the rest of the family, Theodius is now with his wonderful and loving savior. Know that God is always with you and He will never leave you. He is there to comfort you and He never fails. You are in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathy. May God continue to richly bless and keep you. Much love to you all.
I pray that God provide comfort and solace to the Oates family during this time of bereavement. Although words are difficult to express, may your memories of a life well lived bring you bring you peace.
My condolences to the Oates family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
My condolences to the Oates Family. May God’s grace give you peace and comfort.
Janice, Theo was such a bright light. It’s hard to comprehend that he’s gone. My heart is with your family during this time of loss 🙏🏾
Our sincere condolences to the Oates family and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
I am saddened to hear of Mr.Theodius Oates passing, my prayer is that the family find comfort as you celebrate his remarkable life.
Bernard Whitener
Papa Oates! (Coach Oates) What a great man! You’ve outdone yourself raising 2 great children and having an impact on so many lives! Thank you for all the loves you showed me through the years. My Condolences to Mama Oates, Tre, Sierrah and the entire Oates family.
My Condolences to the family🙏🏾
On behalf of the Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., we are sadden by the passing of our beloved brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.