Forrest Lee Oakes, known by all as Lee, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Solace House of Joplin, Mo. after suffering a series of strokes which began Sunday, May 15. Born January 31, 1929 in McDonald County, Mo., Lee was the son of George Lester Oakes and Eve Mae Leon Oakes (Forbes).
Lee attended schools in McDonald County, Mo. and after completing his educational years, worked all his adult life…