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OLDHAM , Maurice Clifton
Maurice Clifton Oldham was born on December 30, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey. He peacefully departed from this life on Thursday, May 17, 2007.
Maurice was educated in the Princeton, New Jersey public school system and received his BA degree from Rider College of Trenton, New Jersey and an MBA from Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia.
He was united in holy matrimony to Kimberly Elise Trammel on October 20, 1989 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From this union, two children were born - Aja Arial and Jaelarose. Moving from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1994, Maurice later embarked upon a new-found career - photography - which became an avenue for "self-expression and artistry. " Forming his company MTalent Photography, Maurice was able to work in the entertainment industry and travel to different parts of the world, capturing the enduring strength, spirit and beauty of people. He shared his series of photos in public exhibits and with friends. In addition to his love for photography, Maurice enjoyed volunteering at Butterfly's school, St. James Episcopal School, where he directed The Village Family Praise Team.
Maurice began his spiritual journey as a youth member of Morning Star Church of God in Christ in Princeton. After settling in Los Angeles, he became a member of The Agape International Spiritual Center and enjoyed his involvement with his Circles of Light family. This enriched his life and provided inner strength, peace and support as he traveled his life's path.
He is predeceased by his father, Maurice Clifton Oldham, grandparents Merzie and Alice Odell Lee, Maurice Clifton Oldham, Sr., and Gladys Wood; uncles, Jack and Barry Oldham and William, Joseph and David Lee.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory, former wife, Kimberly Elise, their daughters Aja and Jaelarose (Butterf ly); his mother, Mamie Oldham, Princeton, NJ; his sister, Wendy Oldham and brother-in-law, Seymour Burke and nephew Camaran Ade of Fanwood, NJ; mother and father-in-law Erma and Marvin Trammel, Minneapolis, MN; one sister-in-law, Karla Trammel, Minneapolis, MN; two brothers-in-law, Mark and Vincent Trammel and sisters-in-law Susan and Sheila; aunts Lorraine Tucker, Queens, NY, Jeannie Saunders (John E.), Baltimore, MD, Dorothy Oldham, Baltimore, MD; Virginia Moore, Trenton, NJ, Stella Brown, Peekskill, NY, Minnie Craig (Eric), Princeton, NJ, Virginia Lee, Bensalem, PA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Maurice will be fondly remembered by a host of close friends in Princeton, Minneapolis, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 26, at 4:00 p.m., at Agape International Spiritual Center, 5757 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City. Tel: 310-348-1250. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.legacy.com

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Published by Los Angeles Times on May 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Oldham

103 Entries

Leslie Marie Trebon

May 19, 2024

I find Maurice on my mind and in my heart often! He was a sweet hearted man.

Leslie Trebon

May 19, 2023

I think of Maurice often and have a photo up in my house that he took while on his trip to Africa. I miss him

Miriam Craig

May 19, 2021

I miss and love you my beautiful cousin you are the best cousin ever!!!!!!!

Antoinette Lawson Jenkins

December 26, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

SDH Harper

November 12, 2008

We still miss you in LA, too. I know that you would have had some fine photos of the journey of the people through the Obama Campaign. Love and good thoughts for your family that you left behind. Sonjia (Maia) and Donn Harper

miriam craig mcdaniels

November 11, 2008

still missing you,think about you often love your cousin miriam, will never forget you

JoLene Morgan

July 28, 2008

Maurice

I just saw the notice on line that you have past on. I know it has been over a year and still felt the need to share my heart felt sorrow. It has been many years...I want to thank you for the friendship you gave me. I hope only the best for your children and hope they grow to be as creative and caring as you.

Miriam Craig Mcdaniels

May 26, 2008

It's Memorial Day 2008 but it doesn't matter because I think about my cousin Junior everyday.Italk to my sister Tracey often about Junior,I still can't believe you're gone. I love and miss you deeply, love your cousin miriam

Jackie Oldham

May 19, 2008

Here is the second poem that I wrote about Junior; again, I share it especially for the family. Truly, he left us all too soon, and for that I am so sad, realizing what I missed over the years. But we are all blessed with our memories of him.

Love,
Jackie
******

Dirge #3

May 27, 2007

Maurice--
Junior--

You wanted us to call you
Maurice,
But in our hearts
Your name will be
forever,
Junior.

Word of your passing
started as a trickle.
Now it is a flood
of messages
of love worldwide
pouring out
over the Internet.

I stumbled on the site
with your obituary posted
from Minneapolis.
I posted my tribute
on Friday,
filling up page 3
alongside
friends and classmates
from New Jersey.

By Saturday,
four pages
with messages from
Atlanta,
Seattle,
Tel-Aviv,
Tokyo.

Lee and Leatha added
to the Baltimore contingent.
Today,
your cousin from New York
and friends from California
and more of the Jersey Boys--
and Girls--
swelled the chorus
of love and loss,
the greater portion
being love.

All so consistent:
gentle (giant),
thoughtful,
inspiring,
intelligent,
joyous.

What a remarkable
achievement.
To live a life
so straight
and true.
To give
with no thought
of return,
and to have
all you have given
returned to you
tenfold.

You’ve earned your wings,
for the lives you touched,
for the life you made.
For your daughters,
for your art,
for your vision,
for your heart.

You’ve done
what you were meant
to do.

And for your reward,
eternal peace.

And our reward?
Somehow,
to pay it forward.

Jackie Oldham

May 19, 2008

I want to share two poems that I have written about Junior since he passed.

The first is very long, so I hope there will be room for it here.

I will post the second one separately.

To Aunt Mamie, Wendy, and the Oldham and Saunders Families, these are especially for you.

Love,

Jackie
*****
Maurice (Junior)
(December 30, 1958-May 17, 2007)

April 18-28, 2008

Junior

Junior came into our lives
when he was 12 years old,
visiting Baltimore for the
Oliver-Fitzhugh Family Reunion.

Maurice Clifton Oldham, Jr.,
son of my Uncle Maurice (nee Jr.),
was, according to our Aunt Jeanne,
really Maurice III because
his Dad was really the Junior
to our Grandfather
Maurice Clifton Oldham, Senior.

But who would ever
go through life
with the name “Third”?

So my cousin Maurice was
Junior.

Junior was the oldest--and tallest--
of the Stair-Step Cousins.
My brother David was 11.
Aunt Jeanne’s son Tony was 10.

Junior, from Princeton, NJ,
looked like a 1971 preppie--
dressed in a tailored shirt,
pressed slacks,
shoes,
neatly trimmed Afro.

David and Tony,
Baltimore boppers,
sported wild-colored,
patterned shorts,
tee shirts,
white tube socks
with orange and black
bands at the top,
and the coolest sneakers
of 1971.

David also wore an Afro,
longer and wilder than Junior’s.
Tony’s hair,
too fine for an Afro,
lay in curls.

While David and Tony
clowned around,
racing and running
in the front yard--
David in stocking feet,
having abandoned
the cool sneakers,

Junior stood
apart,
aloof.
Serious.

But that summer,
the Stair-Step Cousins
became friends.

For several summers after,
Junior came to Baltimore
to visit his Dad
(who--in his 40s,--suffered
early-onset Alzheimer’s)
and the Cousins.
He liked staying
with David
at his Uncle Jack’s house.

Then, Life called.

Junior went to college,
then left Princeton, NJ
for grad school
in Atlanta.
David attended Morgan
in Baltimore.
Tony joined the Air Force.

Aunt Jeanne was the conduit
for news on Junior:
his graduate degree in finance,
his marriage to Kimberly,
their life
in Minnesota,
their move to California,
the births of their daughters.

Kimberly rose
in acting.
Aunt Jeanne’s wall
was adorned with the poster for
“Set It Off,”
Kimberly’s breakthrough film.

Junior would call
or fly home to Baltimore
when he could.

Then, 2004.
The first Oldham Family Reunion,
organized by Aunt Jeanne,
brought Junior
and his girls,
home.

He wanted to be called
Maurice
but answered to
Junior,
anyway.

His older daughter,
15 years old,
looking, eerily,
like her father
on that long-ago day
when Junior
first came
to us.
She was
tall and slender,
serious, and
aloof.
And looked
just like the lost twin
of David’s 21-year-old daughter.

The daughters of two
Stair-Step Cousins
were born on the same day,
6 years apart.

Junior’s younger daughter
and David’s grand-daughter
were nearly the same age
and played together happily.

Junior was a Changed person,
his Afro full and wild,
his clothes California Chic Casual.
Still serious,
but with a fire
and a passion
we had not seen before,
regaling us with his memories
of those Baltimore summers
and his delight
in being with the
Old’-hams (pronounced “ancient pork”).
(Aunt Jeanne and the Ohio clan
were the only Old’-ums
in the crowd.)

We promised to continue
The Oldham Reunions,
setting the next one
in Ohio,
in 2006.

And that one was
a grand affair,
except that
Uncle Jack wasn’t there;
stuck in a rest home
in Baltimore.

But all the now-adult cousins,
from Baltimore, Ohio,
and California-by-way-of-Princeton,
became friends
over drinks
and pledged
undying connections.

And Maurice/Junior promised
to host the Third Oldham Reunion
in Atlanta,
where he was moving.
Having been divorced,
he wanted to move on.

Then, my Dad (Uncle Jack) died
on the first day of January, 2007.
Junior flew home to Baltimore
for the funeral,
taking photographs
of everyone at the repast.

Four months later,
Junior was gone.

Massive heart attack
at age 47.

Elizabeth (Beth) Watson Ray

April 13, 2008

My condolences to the Oldham Family.
I grew up with Maurice (junior) in Princeton, NJ. I remember the Youth Center, Blairstown, the pool, etc. Our high schools were rivals in the sports arena. EHS vs. PHS!
May God bless you and keep you!

cindy dimmie

October 25, 2007

I will never forget you Junior today your memory lays heavy on my heart. Realizing that we are truly lent to one another for such a short while. I miss you and I have faith that you are with our heavenly Father. That thought gives me peace,joy and comfort.
Cindy

Beverly Fleiss

July 14, 2007

Wendy and the Oldham family,

I was so sad when you told me of your brother's death. I remember him when he was a teenager. You know my prayers are with you during this sad time and always.

miriam craig mcdaniels craig mcdaniels

July 4, 2007

dear junior your memorial service was beautiful seems like the whole town of princeton was there when i write about you in your guest book i dont feel as sad, you were always my favorite cousin,words cannot express how much i miss you, i love you always miriam

Melinda Mackenzie

June 28, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this terrible time of loss.

Dr. and Mrs. James Mackenzie

Gail & Robin Everett

June 27, 2007

We're deeply saddened by the loss of Junior. I remember his freshman year at Princeton High. He was so talented at basketball they started him on the Varsity team. I can still picture Junior's beauftifull smile and his big afro with his Princeton High sweatband around his head. He was genuinely a beautiful person, always pleasant and forever showing his lovely smile. That is the way we will remember Maurice Oldham forever. So true is the saying, "God takes the good people young." We can all find comfort in knowing that Junior is in a better place than all of us now.

Sorrowfully Submitted,
Gail O. & Robin L. Everett Sr.

Patty Goodwyn-Richards

June 26, 2007

I was so sadden when I heard the news of my cousin Junior's passing. We share many memories growing up in Princeton. Most of all the days you would come to our home for fun and games. I loved you then and will always love you. You will be terribly missed. RIP.

I Cynthia Schiefer

June 26, 2007

Unfortunately the last time I saw Junior was at my wedding in 1972 (I think). I have a picture of the quiet brother (Junior) and cousin (Leon) of my friend Wendy as they sat in the back of the church looking as though they're ready to burst as the frightened ring bearer had to be coaxed up the aisle. Memories of Morning Star and walking around Princeton town between services and growing up and away from people places and things leave a huge lump in my throat.

I can't express the pain I feel in the face of reality - that I won't get a chance to experience the grown-up Maurice. I stare at his pictures and imagine the quiet and serene little boy I once ignored because he was my friend's baby brother we referred to as "Junior". I recently asked if people still call him that . . .

I love hearing from people that he remained the Junior I remember and, though it hurts, I will take comfort in knowing that he lived a full, spiritual life.

June 23, 2007

Kellye and I are shocked and saddened beyond words. You were taken far, far too soon, Maurice. Rest in peace. Look up Michael and David. Love and condolences to the family. Remember how Maurice loved and found strength and comfort in us all. Keith

Sallie Creech

June 21, 2007

To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. That is the assurance God leaves for His people to know. Junior will always be with us, because memories never fade. Let us pray for peace to come quickly to his family. When I think of Junior I remember how kind and respectful of others he always was. To all be blessed.

Norman (Buddy) Turner

June 20, 2007

Junior will be greatly missed! He was definetly always a guy to look up to, not just because of his height when we were growing up, but because of the paths in life he chose.

3 Mo Oldhams

Jacquelyn Oldham

June 17, 2007

Remembering Junior on Father's Day.

This photo is of the 3 Mo Oldhams (that's the 3 Maurice Oldhams) at our Oldham Reunion last summer: Maurice L. Oldham Jr (my nephew), Maurice L. Oldham Sr (my brother), and of course, Junior, our cousin. I wish the picture had turned out a little bit better.

Junior, you have joined your Uncle Jack (my dear Father) and your own Dad (my Uncle Maurice) in Heaven. I thank God that we are family, and I'm so grateful for the love we shared. Oldhams (Remember, it's pronounced like "ancient pork") Forever!

Love,

Cousin Jackie

Justina Hanson

June 16, 2007

Hello,

I...how...when? I did not know. No one told me. I just found out today! I was at a funeral in Princeton. I was looking around to see Junior's mother among the people. A gentleman at our table mentioned her son passing. I insisted he was wrong. There were so many PHS classmates of ours attending the service. So, I asked around. Once it was confirmed by someone, I had to excuse myself and leave.

Junior was doing so well in March! We'd been in touch over the last couple of years. He was so encouraging to me, regardless of what he was going through. He was a deep and spiritual man with a very charitable spirit. He loved his girls so much. He loved life in general. I cannot believe this. I am so choked up. I cannot write anymore at this moment.

to be continued...Justina

Maryam Rashada

June 13, 2007

From Allah we come and to him is our eventual return. I have always been thinking of 'Junior'over the years and now I won't be able to call him since he recently returned to the creator. He was so sweet and our family loved him....remembering his trip out to the Bay Area California with his Mom when he was a little boy....and how our dog ate his 'clothes' (underwear) and how my mother had to go and buy him all new ones...(sigh) Junior I will miss you. My family sends their condolences to Mamie, Wendy and the extended members. Respectfully and sincerely, Maryam Rashada Younge

miriam craig

June 13, 2007

I miss you Junior, you are in my heart everyday, love your cousin miriam craig

Dorothy Oldham

June 12, 2007

Sad and sudden was the call of one who was admired, respected and loved by so many. Junior will be missed by his Uncle Jack's family, but we will have many fond memories to sustain us. May Mamie and the rest of the family be comforted by God's everlasting love. R.I.P. nephew. Love, Aunt Dot.

Dr. Lisa Bratton

June 9, 2007

Maurice and I were friends at Atlanta University. He was a fantastic person and a good friend.

Joice Mack

June 8, 2007

Dear Junior,
I will always remember your smile and your confidence on the basketball court at Princeton High. This Universe has lost a great person. One thing I will never forget is that your birthday was in December on or about the 26th or 27th which was the same day as mine. May God continue to bless your family. You will be missed.

Geoff Jones

June 6, 2007

Brother Maurice-
I was shocked to hear of your passing. You were an astute, talented, and sensitive brother, and I can't help feeling your passing was too soon. It was a distinct pleasure knowing you. God bless you, and condolences to the family.

miriam craig

June 6, 2007

to my favorite cousin, Junior my heart is broken and my eyes fill with tears everyday,I cant believe your gone, your gentle soul will be missed,one of my favorite times with junior is when he got me thru my accounting class at princeton high we would stay up until 3am on school nights and he would help me with accounting homework and you know i got a C in that accounting class, the grief is unbearable at times but with the great memories of my wonderful cousin it helps me get thru this, i'll love you forever my cousin, miriam craig

Ada Snead

June 5, 2007

To the family of Maurice:
I share your sadness on the loss of your loved one. I met him when he was a teenager; I feel that I know him through his cousins, Cindy and Leon Snead. May God give you peace and comfort.
Ada Snead & family

Bruce & Katrina Strickland

June 4, 2007

We mourn the passing of a dear friend. We are shocked and saddened to lose this artistic spirit from our midst. Travel well, sweet prince.

edward vernon

June 3, 2007

God bless,the vernon family sends there love and sympathy.

Gregory Saunders

June 1, 2007

Maurice:
In the last few years we had the opportunity to grow closer to you. We saw you in happy times, like the Family Reunion, and in sadder times, like our recent family funerals. We talked about good things, like planning for Aunt Lorraine's 100th, and sadder things, like your own change of family circumstance. We still can't believe you are gone; but we will remember you for the time we were able to share with you. Rest in Peace, Cuz.

Bettina Yates-Lopez

May 31, 2007

I will always have fond memories of Junior during our childhood days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless.

Jacqueline Swain

May 31, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family of Maurice C. Oldham. I know that his is a very spiritual family. We all know that God is in charge, and that Maurice is now in his heavenly home. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lorraine Tucker

May 30, 2007

Dear Maurice
It was no secret to me how much you thought of your centenarian aunt! Because, Maurice, you know, we had something going between us besides May and December. Nothing will change. We will always feel the same. I love you.
Aunt Lorraine

Theresa DeShields

May 30, 2007

My prays are with you and all the family.

Jeanie Matlock

May 30, 2007

To the Family of Maurice Oldham, I was saddened to hear of the passing of you beloved son. Please note that I am wishing you comfort and peace at this time of sorrow. Take joy in knowing that earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.

love,
Jeanie and Gabriel Matlock

Eunice Enrile (Copper)

May 30, 2007

To the Oldham Family, God Bless you, Junior will be forever remembered. We shared wonderful years growing up together in Princeton,graduating in 77 .I enjoyed his basketball years and was always proud to hear of his many achievements in life.

Jeanie Matlock

May 30, 2007

To the Family Of Maurice Oldham,

I was saddened to hear of your passing, please note that your family is in my throughts and prayers.Please find comfort in knowing earth has no sorrows that haven cannot heal. Love, Jeanie and Gabrielle Matlock.

Leslie Trebon

May 30, 2007

Maurice, you touched my life in so many ways. You are one of the most kind and gentle men I had ever had the honor to spend time with. I will miss our conversations and all the times we laughed about the silly little things. I will also miss our love for candles.
I do know that your spirit lives on and that right where you are God is. I love you Maurice

Shelton Tucker

May 30, 2007

I'm back at my desk at work. I had to take yesterday off to deal with the absolute shock hearing about my dear friend Maurice. I'm not signing this guest book to say anything prolific. I just want to pay homage to someone I considered a true friend.

While many of you knew Maurice from childhood, I met him at B-school (Atlanta University). He was not only just a classmate but a member of our small study group (Maurice, me and Traci Woods).

We "clicked" as a group because we shared similar qualities. Maurice had a keen intellect and would often question the conventional approach finance studies required. We shared that same qualities with a strong dose of brutal honesty with each other as well.

We held on to our friendship after graduation. Not necessarily through frequent contact; but, we could always pick up where we left off.

As I see his photos on his website I realize that Maurice was living out some of his desires and had experienced places many people don't get a chance see. He witnessed and accomplished much while he was here.

I thank God for letting me befriend this one of kind brotha. I'll miss him on this side of life's journey.

Condolences to his family from me and my family.

God's peace be unto you.

The Rev. William Robert (Rob) Martin, III (PHS Class of 1977)

May 30, 2007

To the family of Jr. Oldham,

Jr. was a good friend--kind, considerate, and a kidder! I cherish his memory and I send my love and prayers to his extended family.

Peace and grace,

Eric Broadway

May 30, 2007

To the Oldham family,

Please know that Junior will be greatly missed. He was an ever-present role model for many Princeton youths, and he had a passion for sports and grace that many of us emulated and admired. We have lost one of the Princeton "crew" in body, but not in spirit. May God give you strength.

Peace,

Eric Broadway and the Broadway Family

Edward DuPree

May 30, 2007

To the Family and Friends of Maurice,

Maurice and I were classmates at Atlanta University. I found him to be a affable indivdual during our studies at AU. I and my family extend our heart felt condolences to you in your time of loss.

Deborah Porter-Glover

May 29, 2007

With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Maurice (jr) Oldham. I haven't seen Jr. in many years, but I was truly sorry to hear of his passing. May you rest in peace, God Bless.

Scott Trani

May 29, 2007

Jr. it was you the made me go out for that great bball team we had in 77' you were alway's a leader you will very much be missed, may GOD be with your FAMILY

Gregg Smith

May 29, 2007

My wife Jerri Devard and I extend our deepest condolences to the Oldham family. Jerri and Maurice were classmates at Atlanta University and Maurice and I both worked at American Express Financial Advisors. Maurice an active member of the National Black MBA Association was one of our unsong heros. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Pamela Green

May 29, 2007

Maurice (Jr.),

You will always have a special place in my heart. I'll miss talking to you. I'll miss seeing you. I'll miss you. But, I'll forever have the memories we shared.

With love,

Pam

Jeannie Lewis Roche

May 29, 2007

May wonderful memories of you keep the heart break at bay for your family. I wish your family in and around the Princeton NJ area (Good old Clay Street) Comfort, Strength and Peace...

Pamela Green

May 29, 2007

Junior,

You will always and forever have a special place in my heart. I'll miss talking to you. I'll miss seeing you. I'll miss You. But, I'll still have all of the wonderful memories we had.

With Love,

Kevin Robinson

May 29, 2007

Junior's spirit and quiet demeanor remains ever present among us. Rest in peace and sincere condolences to the family.

Shawne Howell

May 29, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Relatives of Maurice,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and AU classmate. I was recently in touch with Maurice last Fall as we reconnected to discuss the class reunion that he was unfortuntately unable to attend. May GOD be with you all as you get through this trying time.

Peace and Blessings,

Shawne Howell
Atlanta University
Class of 1986

Jeanne Saunders

May 28, 2007

Maurice Junior,
We were all shocked and deeply saddened by your passing, and you will forever remain in our hearts. Sandee and I will always cherish the time we were able to spend with you; the long talks sitting at our kitchen table, visiting you and your family in California, and especially our last family reunion. Your father (my brother) would have been so proud of the man, the husband and the father that you became.
Rest in peace, dear one. Your Aunt Jeanne and Sandee

Penelope S. Edwards-Carter

May 28, 2007

I remember "Junior" as a child growing up in the neighborhood and then as a young man .. God speed to a fine young man!! He will be missed. The Carter Family send our prayers and deepest condolences to his family. To his Princeton family ... we love you and we will be continuously in our prayers!!!! Keith, Katryna and Penney Carter

Bill Lee Brown

May 28, 2007

Maurice, may you rest in peace, my Brother.

My deepest condolences to the family.

Michael Ajakwe, Jr.

May 28, 2007

I met Maurice when he took pictures for me for one of my plays. I found him to be a truly gifted photograher. We kept in touch over the years and I always respected his gentle, down-to-earth spirit. He was a great talent, a good man, and he will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his parents and his beautiful kids. I just heard the news and am still in total shock.

Michael Edwards

May 28, 2007

Rest well good friend. You were a man. Thanks for the strength and love. Thanks for being real family.

Glenn Gray

May 28, 2007

My prayers an blessings go out to the family and friends of Brother Maurice.

Edward Beagles

May 27, 2007

Jr. I remember you as part of my childhood growing up on Clay St. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be missed. Rest in peace.

Edward "Bullet" Beagles

Cindy Dimmie

May 27, 2007

To the Family and Friends,
Since the loss of my Cousin Junior I am sadly reminded that we are only lent to one another for such a short while. We will miss Junior for he was a "Gentle Giant". We will continue to cherish our individual memories of him for a life time. I thank God that I was blessed to be a part of his life. Love and thoughts always your Cousin Cindy

Niyah Julius Edwards

May 27, 2007

Wish you the very best up in heaven. We love you dearly and we are happy of where you are now safe and sound.

Donn Carl & Sonjia "Maia" Harper

May 27, 2007

Both of us are saddened by the news of Maurice's passing. We are sending our deepest regard to the family and loved ones of this wonderful person, Maurice Oldham. His gentle spirit and sensitive artistry will be missed by us all. We loved him dearly and are grateful to have crossed paths and shared good moments with him in this life-time. We salute you, Maurice Clifton Oldham, with a standing ovation for a job well done. Take wings and fly, brother.

Nadine Vernon

May 27, 2007

With deepest sympathy

Wynola Smith

May 26, 2007

May God be with you and your family. Mamie, you have my Blessings.

Leon Gipson Jr

May 26, 2007

Junior may you rest in peace, and may your loved ones know peace in their hearts.

Kim Hines

May 26, 2007

Maurice was a good and talented friend. We had some wonderful discussions about the world of art and all the life's wonders happening around us...I saw him set goals and dreams for himself and I watched him attain some of those dreams. He was a great gentle spirit.

My prayers and condolences to his family in N.J., friends, his former wife and most importantly, his daughters.

Maurice--you left us way too soon--way too soon...

Francine Julius Edwards

May 26, 2007

Maurice is one of the clearest,non-Hollywood and genuine friends here in Los Angeles.
His friendship will be missed. My children Niyah and Isaac will miss his easy laugh and manner. Isaac and Jayla Rose were born the same year and played whenever we came to visit. He was a devoted Dad and great friend to Micheal Edwards.
My heart goes out to Aja and Jayla Rose. We keep you both in our prayers, always.
Maurice,old friend, may you rest in peace knowing that you made a positive difference in many lives both seen and unseen.

Leatha Oldham

May 26, 2007

Junior,

You will be missed. My son Maurice L. Oldham Jr. (Marty) shared your birthday and my son Devin shared your love of photography. We shared memories last year at the family reuion and we all had a great time. You will truly be missed. We will never forget you. God bless you. You are now an angel to watch over everyone.

Rest in peace,

Maurice L Oldham

May 26, 2007

This passing was truly a surprise. Junior, you will be truly missed. I was really excited about the possibility of you moving back east. Rest in peace my cousin.

Lucille Fresco-Cohen

May 26, 2007

I was terribly shocked and saddened to learn last night of Maurice Oldham's passing.
Now I speak about Junior to his friends and family, who may not have known him as or when I did, with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes.

Junior was considered special, beyond his years back in middle school, when I knew him best.
Junior stood out as a big personality, someone who was good natured, particularly bright, humorous, very articulate, always respectful, and very, very nice.
To this day I remember comments he made in class often said with a sly smile, forever challenging the teachers with contrary, intelligent thoughts and opinions and educating while entertaining his fellow students. I remember, for one, learning "It's my prerogative!" – a phrase he taught us all in class in 6th grade, having repeated it numerous times!

As I can see from his website, Junior clearly lived up to his promise, but his was a life cut short. A tragedy for all who knew and loved him.

My sincerest condolences to his family on their terrible loss.

Tony Towns

May 26, 2007

May God grant you Peace and Everlasting grace. I will always remember Clay St, the blacktop and PHS........
Rest brother, rest........

Helene Yim

May 26, 2007

I am so saddened to learn of the passing of Maurice "Junior" Oldham, and my prayers go out to his family and loved ones, especially his two daughters who have lost their father so young in life. Junior, I remember you in middle and high school -- you were always quick to smile, had a sparkle in your eyes and could always make a witty comment. You will be missed!!!

Jackie Oldham

May 25, 2007

Junior,

Your leaving took us all by surprise. I am so grateful for the times we spent together as a family, over our lifetimes, and especially at the Oldham Family Reunion in Ohio last year.

You leave such a wonderful legacy for us, in your beautiful daughters, in your striking photographs, in your piercing eyes, in your thoughtful manner.

I will miss you, my cousin. But I know you are reuniting with our loved ones on the Farther Shore.

Be at peace.

Love,

Your Cousin,

Jackie Oldham

Minister Stephen Towns

May 25, 2007

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. My sincere condolences to the family of my childhood friend. I cherish the memories from Clay St. & the Blacktop. May Junior's legacy live on through the accomplishments of his daughters and the many lives he so dearly touched.

Donna (Shangle) McClain

May 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss.
Junior was a great person and friend. He will be missed by many.

Jerry Ingram

May 25, 2007

Junior was a brother that I always looked up to. Our backyards were adjacent to each other so I many opportunities to gain knowledge about life and basketball. I even served as ballboy his senior year. He will be missed by many.

Stacy Florence

May 25, 2007

What a gift this boy (as I knew him) was to all he touched --many, many people - always glowing with the inner light god gave him. I will remember him with great fondness and know, he has gone home. Stacy Florence - Princeton HS

Jimbo McCarthy

May 25, 2007

Jumior, classmate and friend, may your soul rest in peace. You were a true gentlemen and I will always remember you 'hitting the boards' on the court at the PHS gym, back in the day and our conversation "walkin the halls of PHS" at our 25th reunion.

Beth Schaeffer

May 25, 2007

My condolences to the Oldham family. As many have said, Junior was a much beloved person at Princeton High. I was looking forward to seeing him this year at our reunion, and he will be greatly missed. I'm very saddened to hear this news.
Sincerely, Beth Schaeffer

Kim Cromwell

May 25, 2007

Junior, you were such a presence -- in high school, and ever since....

You brought people together. Even recently, you were preparing for our 30th reunion this coming October, working on your list and helping to make sure that all of us who grew up together had the chance to reconnect.

We will miss you so much.

May your family and friends feel the love you inspired, now and always....

My deepest sympathy.

R. Crystal Banks-Brown

May 25, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Maurice. To those of us who grew up in the Princeton Community family, he will always be referred to as Junior. Even though many of us live in different parts of the country; our Princeton bond will forever remain intact. We share in your loss. To Junior- rest in peace.

Tommy Parker

May 25, 2007

With fond memories for my BROTHER Jr.The many conversations we had from sports, politics to the creators many names. Much Love,Peace & Blessings to you.

Valerie J Bosley

May 25, 2007

Rest in Peace my Friend...Always

Sharon Chapman

May 25, 2007

I will always remember our days in the Twin Cities Black MBA chapter. I cannot believe the years that have gone by.

Peace.

David Maggitt

May 25, 2007

The Twin Cities Black MBA Association was better as a result of your leadership. Our prayers are with your family and many friends who are saddened by this loss. Stephanie and I will alway cherish our many memories together .

Leon Robinson

May 25, 2007

My sympathy goes out to your family and I will always remember the Good Times.

Lisa Yates-Johnson

May 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Clyde Pannell

May 25, 2007

Jr You will forever be in our memories

Paige Walden

May 25, 2007

To the Family of Junior Oldham:

His tall statue and quite demeanor is a memory that I will always have when reflecting on my childhood. He will always be remembered as one of the guys from around the way that had an extreme passion for basketball!

Clay Street, the Black Top, the Youth Center, the Community House, Blairstown, the Pool...when I think of all the good times in the neighborhood, I remember Junior.

Growing up on Clay Street was the best life any kid could have been afforded!!!! We were raised in the most affluent ghetto anyone could have ever known, bka "the Golden Ghetto!!!" :)

God Bless the Oldham Family. Junior will truly be missed!!!

Henry F. Pannell

May 25, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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