Wayne Oldham Obituary
Alton Wayne “Dud” Oldham, 88, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Goldston, where he was a member, with Pastor Mike Garner officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the committal service. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for friends to sign the register.
Wayne was born in Chatham County on May 13, 1937 to Carl and Bertha Hancock Oldham. He owned and operated Oldham House Movers. He loved his work. He liked traveling with his family to the beach and to the mountains. He enjoyed meeting up with his friends at Harper’s Crossroads. He loved his family and spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son and 8 siblings.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanette Riddle Oldham, of the home; sons, Daryle Oldham (Penny), of Siler City and Anthony Oldham (Wendy), of Thomasville; sister, Lucy Eastwood (Johnny), of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Brittany Oldham, Breana Kirsch and Chyanne Oldham and a host of family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com
Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Oldham Family.
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