Oscar Newton Fordham Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Oscar Newton Fordham Sr. of Charleston, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 24, 2025 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Oscar Newton Fordham Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Oscar Newton may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
A wake will be held on Friday, July 4th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (110 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery (110 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401).
