Herbert A. Oldham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Hebert Alexander Oldham departed this life at the age of 87 years during the evening hours of, May 10, 2020, while in the comfort of his home with loved ones and friends at his side. Herbert was born on May 25, 1932, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a son of the late Lloyd A. Oldham and Maybelle Bigham. Mr. Oldham received college degrees from St. Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky. While attending St. Augustine College on an athletic scholarship, he was named a Football All American by the Afro American Newspaper in 1956 and was named an All C.I.A.A. basketball player. Mr. Oldham has also been inducted into the St. Augustine College Hall of Fame and was the first African American from Bowling Green, Kentucky to sign a professional football contract with the Chicago Cardinals. Mr. Oldham retired from the Bowling Green City School system as Director of Pupil Personnel Services in 1992, after 37 years of service. He was a member and past President of the Bowling Green Noon Kiwanis Club and a 30-year member of the Commonwealth Health Corporation Board of Directors. Mr. Oldham was Past Master of Ancient Landmark Lodge #28 F. & M., Prince Hall Affiliation. He served as a board member of the Commonwealth Free Clinic Board and Vice Chairman of the Millennium Foundation. Mr. Oldham was a Par Makers Golf Club charter member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Gamma Theta Chapter charter member, Past Patron Order of Eastern Star Chapter #126, and 33-degree Mason. Mr. Oldham was a member of several community boards and councils including but not limited to the Warren County Welfare Commission, Southern Kentucky Economical Opportunity Council (BRADD), Teacher Corps-Western Kentucky University, Community Education Board, Adult Education Board and was a member and former Deacon and Trustee at the State Street Baptist Church. Mr. Oldham was named a recipient of the Hank Titino Humanity Award presented by the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission. Mr. Oldham, “Herb”, married the love of his life Susie Barbara Parker on July 8, 1957, in Emporia, Virginia. Together they built a home filled with love and laughter. Mr. Oldham was predeceased by sisters Anna L. Wallace, Dorothy Proffitt, and Julia Oldham; and brother James “Jimmy” Oldham. To cherish the loving memory of Herbert Oldham, he leaves his wife of 62 years Susie P. Oldham; daughters Vanessa Oldham (Selvin II) Butts, and Adrian Oldham (Charles Sr.) Ford; grandchildren, Hardin Butts, Harrison Butts, Miles Rhodes, Chayla Ford, Cameron Ford, and Charles Ford, Jr.; sisters Shelia Oldham Smith and Patricia Bryant; brother, Rodrick Oldham; in-laws, Lois Edmonds, Jacqueline Henderson, and Lawrence Parker; foster son, Billy Wayne Gilbert; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. During these uncertain times, all services are private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Education was always important to ‘Herb’, ‘Daddy’, ‘Granddaddy. In lieu of flowers, his family request that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations made to the Herbert A. Oldham Housing Authority Scholarship for students living in the Housing Authority who are attending college. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam & Son

Herbert A. Oldham

May 25, 1932 - May 10, 2020

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