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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Diandre’ QunShay Oateswas born on October 26, 1996, in Houston County to Bennie Paul Towns, Jr. and LeQuicha Oates. Raised in Fort Valley, Georgia, Diandre’ attended the Peach County School system, where he established roots in his community.
After completing his education, Diandre’ embraced entrepreneurship with passion and determination. He founded and operated a successful lawn service and pressure washing company and was in the process of launching his own box car trucking business. His drive and dedication were evident in the growth and success of his ventures.
Diandre’ deeply cherished time spent with his family and friends, and he especially loved to travel, creating lasting memories with those he loved most.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Betty Ruth Towns and Bennie Paul Towns, Sr.
Diandre’ leaves to cherish his memory his devoted parents, LeQuicha Oates and Bennie Paul Towns, Jr.; his beloved daughters, Aa’Niyah De’Asia Oates and Demri Alaya Oates; his grandparents: Larry and Azzie Oates; sisters: Shumira Knolton and Tanaisha Oates; brothers: Amar E. Fitzpatrick Da’moni Fitzpatrick and De’Jad MarQuint Williams; aunts: Rediscia Oates, Elegante Oates, and Tammie Towns; uncles: Dante Oates and Jarvis Towns; nieces: Ta’Lian Oates, Trinity Williams, Chloe Knolton, Royal Dargan, Heiress Dargan, and Egypt Knolton; nephews: De’Jad Williams, Jr. and Shamar Knolton; best friends: Joshua Emanuel Hillman and Clarence J. Byrd, III; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Diandre’ will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, his love for family and friends, and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Edwards Small Mortuary LLC
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Edwards Small Mortuary Chapel
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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