Samuel Paul Oakley, age 41, passed away Fri. January 16th from an accident at work. Born August 4, 1967. Paul was a lifelong area resident. He attended Vineyard Church of God in Bartow. Paul was previously a Financial Manager in the auto industry. More recently he had been working for Semco Construction Company. Mr. Oakley is preceded in death by his father, A.J. Oakley, Sr., step father Dick Hearn, and sister Michelle (Oakley) Mosley. He is survived by his daughter, Kendall Marie Oakley, mother Betty Hearn, five brothers; Kelly Oakley (Shanna), Andy Oakley, Bryan Hearn, Terry Hearn all of Bartow, Scott Oakley (Samantha) of Timberlake, NC, and two sisters; Tina Hill (David) and Sheila Harrison (Glenn) also of Bartow. Visitation will be Thurs. January 22th from 6 to 8 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home 650 East Main Street in Bartow. Services will follow Fri. January 23rd at 11:00 AM at Vineyard Church of God 490 West Vine Street in Bartow.