Background
Oakes, James Robert was born on June 30, 1929 in Homer, Louisiana, United States.
Oakes, James Robert was born on June 30, 1929 in Homer, Louisiana, United States.
Student, Northwestern State University, 1950.
Sheriff Claiborne Parish, Homer, Louisiana, 1970-1994. United States marshal United States Marshals Service, Shreveport, since 1994.
Member Louisiana Commission Law Enforcement & Administration Criminal Justice, chair, 1974. Member Northwest Louisiana Law Enforcement Agency, president, 1976. Member Northwest Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, 1980, Claiborne Parish Communications District, chair, 1991.
With United States Air Force, 1950, Korea. Member Louisiana Sheriff's Association (president 1984), Lions, Homer Chamber of Commerce.
Married Jemmie Vardeman, December 26, 1954 (deceased). 2 children.