Jeremy Ray Oats

Funeral services for Jeremy Oats, 43, of Wills Point, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.

Jeremy passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home.

Jeremy Ray Oats was born on June 1, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, to Gary and Ramona Burnett Oats. He grew up in Wills Point, surrounded by family and friends, and spent much of his childhood at Burnett’s Grocery Store, the family business. There, he helped Nonnie and Pop and gathered with friends.

He graduated from Wills Point High School in 2000. Following graduation, Jeremy worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, where he served as a foreman.

Later in life, he lived with his Nonnie, helping to care for her until her death on May 2, 2025. They shared a close bond and enjoyed conversations about anything, including Christianity, politics, and current events.

Jeremy enjoyed music of all kinds, with playlists that ranged from oldies to country to rap. He also loved good food and eating out, always happy to be with friends and family and enjoy the moment. 

Jeremy was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Richie, grandparents, Weldon and Juanita Oats and Raymond and Betty Burnett.

He is survived by his fiancée, Sherry Langdon;  parents, Gary and Ramona Oats; uncles Donn Burnett; Pat Burnett and wife Trisha; Cris Burnett and wife Daphne, all of Wills Point; Denny Oats and wife Alma of Terrell; Ronald Oats and wife Lila of Elmo;  Bobby Oats and wife Brenda of Elmo; aunts Darlene Ward and husband Ron of Canton; Vickie Bunch of Terrell; Anna Warner and husband Luke of Van; and Tami Wallace and husband William of Terrell; and several special cousins.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to White Rose Cemetery: PO Box 98, Wills Point, Texas 75169.

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