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2025, at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence, KY.
He was born in Wheatcroft, KY, on November 8, 1932, the son of the late Carl and Annie
Oldham. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Linda Oldham; his brother, Newman
Oldham; and his sister, Mary Farmer.
He proudly served his country for eight years in the United States military, including active duty
during the Korean War. A man of deep commitment and fellowship, he was a devoted Mason
and Shriner. In his free time, he found joy and peace in the great outdoors-especially camping
and fishing at Kentucky Lake.
He is survived by his son, Joey Oldham of Princeton, KY; his daughter, Nancy Oldham of
Providence, KY; his niece, Lou Fowler of Wheatcroft, KY; grandchildren, Jessi (Jordan) Howard
of White Plains, KY, and Jace (Lauren) Oldham of Princeton, KY; and great-grandchildren, Josie
Howard, Cole Oldham, Jhett Howard, and Cash Oldham.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Lewis Funeral
Home in Providence, KY, with Kent Akin officiating. Burial will follow at Homesite Cemetery, with the Hopkins County Honor Guard will providing graveside military honors.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 6, 2025,at Lewis Funeral Home with Masonic services at 2:30PM at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jessie McDowell, Melvin Perdue, Rick Farley, Jace Oldham, Cole
Oldham, and Jhett Howard. Honorary pallbearers include Jordan Howard, Cash Oldham, and
Billie "Goat" Martin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South Hopkins Middle School Athletics Program,
9140 Hopkinsville Road, Nortonville, KY 42445.
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