Benjamin Byron Oldham
November 16, 1929 — April 28, 2024
Stokesdale
Mr. Benjamin Byron Oldham died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 94.
The service will be at First Baptist Church, Siler City, Monday, May 6, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service. Reverand Allen Admire will be presiding. Graveside will be family only.
Mr. Oldham was born November 16, 1929 to the late James M. and Blanche Marley Oldham.
Mr. Oldham retired from the US Postal Service after 44 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in Germany, followed by 14 years in the North Carolina National Guard with the rank of Captain.
He served in his church, First Baptist Church, Siler City as a Deacon, Usher, Sunday School Teacher in the Youth Department and a member of the Transportation Committee.
Mr. Oldham belonged to Masonic Order #403 for 68 years. He served 10 years on the Siler City Planning Board and 3 years on SPDC of Chatham County. He was a past member of the Hickory Mountain Rifle and Pistol Club where he served as Treasurer for many years.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Oldham is preceded in death by brothers: Marshall Oldham, Russell Oldham, Larry Oldham and Great-Granddaughter, Cora Grace Tew.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Nancy Clapp Oldham; Daughter, Pamela Oldham Tew of Stokesdale; Son, Benjamin Ray Oldham and wife, Colleen of Roanoke, VA; Grandchildren: Ashley Tew Bonser of Lynchburg, VA; Austin Tew and wife, Shelby Tew of Stokesdale; and Great-Granddaughters, Bree Madison Bonser and Braylen Jade Tew.Smith & Buckner funeral home is assisting the Oldham family.
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Monday, May 6, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
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