James Thomas Oldham Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Thomas Oldham of Madisonville, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 76, on July 8, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Thomas Oldham or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As James departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clara Mae Vincent Oldham and Thomas "T. J." Jackson Oldham; and his siblings, Shirley Smith, William "Bill" Oldham and Johnny Earl Oldham.
He is survived by: his son Zach Oldham of Bremen, KY; and his siblings, Bobby Oldham (Aliene) of Graham, KY, Carolyn Sutton (Stevie) of Slaughters, KY, Darlene Dukes (Sammie) of Robards, KY and Brenda Devylder (Donnie) of Madisonville. He is also survived by one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Harris Funeral Home, Inc. (134 N Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at the Slaughters Cemetery.
