Funeral services for Harold Glenn Oldham, age 73, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 2pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Kelly Wilson and Daniel Eldridge officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens beside his loving wife of 40 years, Celia Lancaster Oldham. Visitation with the family will be held Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm at Higgins Funeral Home. Mr. Oldham passed away on Thursday after a short battle with cancer.
Survivors include his four daughters, Katie Lackey and husband Tim, Liz Hammons and husband Keith, Maggie Byrne and husband TJ and Emily Oldham all of Fayetteville. Ten grandchildren, Josh, Rachel, Gus and James Hill, Emma Morar and husband Kensey, Glenn Hammons and wife Kristin, Jim Hammons and wife Lillie, Ellie Williams and husband Cole, Grady and Molly Byrne; five great grandchildren Caroline Morar, William Morar, Shane Hammons, Evy Hammons and Maddie Hammons; and one brother, Chris Oldham and wife Sharon of Lebanon. Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Celia and parents, HG and Louise Oldham of Gallatin.
Glenn moved to Fayetteville in 1977 to become an agent with the Lincoln County Farm Bureau. He became the Agency Manager and retired after more than 35 years. Glenn was very active in his community serving on many boards and clubs throughout his lifetime. He was a current member of the Fayetteville Public Utilities Board of Directors, recently achieving NRECA Director Gold certification.
Glenn’s greatest joy in life was his family. Known to many simply as Pa, he coached numerous youth sports teams over the years and left a lasting impact. Nothing made him happier than to have his family gathered around the table sharing a meal. He loved to donate to a good cause. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or simply gather your family around the table and share a meal.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Harold Glenn Oldham.
We dealt with Glenn through Farm bureau for many years, he loved to be surrounded by his family, and he loved to laugh! He always had a moment to chat with us. God bless his family during this time!
Glenn was a classmate of mine at Gallatin Senior High School – class of 1968. He was a good guy, respected by his classmates and friends. May he rest in peace.
I always enjoyed seeing Mr. Glenn with his family every Thursday at Dairy D’Lite. He was so friendly and kind; he took the time to befriend me and we talked about my job in the education system. He will be sadly missed! My condolences to his family.
My sincere thoughts and condolences are with all of you at this time of the loss of Mr. Glenn. I don’t think I ever saw this man alone- he was always surrounded by some of you. This to me always showed his love and dedication to his family. My prayers are for each of you as you navigate through these days without him in our earthly home. I’m sure he is celebrating and catching up today with Mrs. Celia!
Big Glenn was an amazing person. Seeing him on Sundays or after games up until I left for college always brought me such joy. Always a great conversation and laugh to be had with him. He made me feel apart of the family each time I tagged along with Glenn or TJ. I will miss him dearly.
Glenn was a friend to all at Cardiac Rehab. Everyone looked forward to Glenn’s presence. He always had a joke, a smile, and uplifted our spirits. He is now in God’s loving arms. My condolences to all of Glenn’s family and friends.
So very sorry to hear this news and for your great loss! Glenn and I became acquainted many years ago when he became my insurance agent and friend. I always found Glenn to be a man of strong character. I always looked forward to a great conversation with him. I remember approaching Glenn many years ago for a donation to a traveling baseball my team my son played on; he did not hesitate but reached for his checkbook and gave a generous donation. Family -this was the kind of man Glenn was. I will forever be grateful for is friendship.
I am so sorry to hear of this news. Glenn was always such a nice and very respectful man. When he and I saw each other, we were always discussing sports. His famous words to me were, ” Hey Coach Horton, what did you think about that game and what would you have done in that situation? “He loved sports and his family for sure. I will be praying for his family during this difficult time.
My memory of Mr.Oldham was on Sunday after church when my wife and in-law’s Gary & Jo Ann Thompson would go to eat at Park City Cafe. That big Oldham family would be there enjoying a meal. You could tell that family meant everything to him. Such a loving, close family. So sorry for your loss!
Katie and Family, I’m so sorry about your Dad. He was always smiling and so friendly and a great man! My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Granny Judy!!
To the Family, Glenn will be greatly missed by all. I know that you have so many wonderful memories to help comfort you. He loved his family dearly and well!
My condolences.
I loved knowing Glenn and his wife. I taught many of their children. I will be praying for all of you during this sad time. Love, Martha Wolf
Katie, and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God provide peace. Allow all your wonderful memories to help heal your heart.
Glenn’s wonderful sense of humor always kept us laughing and brightened our days at Cardiac Rehab. He definitely will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Glenn was very good to my mother, Mildred Ramsey. Always had a smile. He was a joy to be around. Ann Ramsey Hopkins
A sense of humor like no other; a friend through Farm Bureau for nearly 50 years; Bob and Glenn roomed together for years at Agents’ Conference and loved each other like brothers. Our sympathy to the girls and all those precious grandchildren that he loved so much. You made him proud.
He was a wonderful man. I know he will be greatly missed. Lifting his family in prayer
With our sincere condolences to the family
The Scott’s
He was not just my families insurance agent was my friend. Always a joy to talk to always asked about my family and loved talking about his. A pillar to the community. Thoughts and prayers
Katie, Liz, Maggie, Emily and family,
It is with great sadness that I read about the passing of Mr. Glenn. He was a great leader and member of the LC communities. Those that knew him, knew him as a friend and a family man. I know you and your families will miss him greatly, as will the LC family. Many prayers for all as you travel this journey.
So very sorry for your loss. Holding your family close in prayer.
Katie, Liz, Maggie, Emily and families,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Glenn.
He is in Heaven celebrating with Celia where he wants to be. Remember all the good family times cause this is what they would both want for all of you.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry. He was a very sweet man.And he loved his kids and grandchildren. He will be missed.
Iam so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Glenn. Prayers with your family.
Glenn and I had a really fun conversation the last time I saw him (at the massage spa). He was always a fun person and loved his family so much. I know he will be missed; especially when you all go out to eat. I hope those good memories will carry you through to brighter days.
Condolences to the family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Glenn and Celia certainly loved their family.