James Anthony Don Oldham, 33, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

James was born on June 9, 1993, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Doyle Oldham and Beatrice Bernice (Moles) Oldham. He grew up in Bartlesville and went on to receive his certification as a Certified Nursing Aide. Working in nursing was something that James was truly passionate about and loved. James worked at Freddy’s as the assistant manager, which he enjoyed. After his career at Freddy's, he took on the family tradition of being a junk yard scraper. In his free time, James enjoyed junking and finding cool finds at thrift stores. He also enjoyed spending time with Corbin and Carter McCowan. On the 3rd Saturday of the month, James was a frequent attendant of Get Real Ministries “Jesus Burger”.

James loved his family and will be missed by all that loved him.

Preceding James in death are his parents: Doyle and Beatrice Oldham; his maternal grandparents: Cecil Moles, Sr. and Edith Moles; his paternal grandparents: Wilda McCowan and Norlan Oldham; his aunt: Rebecca Duede: his uncles: Jackie Duede, Randy McCowan, Cecil Moles, Jr. and Tom Moles.

Those left to cherish the memory of James include his brothers: Travis Thompson and Ryan Moles and wife, Alysia; his sisters: Retha Thompson and Letha Shade; his aunts: Leslie Moles, Donna Hildabrand, Elizabeth Booth and husband, Curtis, and Diana Banks and husband, Rocky, Letha Almendarez, Artilla McCowan; his nieces and nephews: K’Lynn Madl, Khylaya Childs, Brielle Shade, Anthony Shade and Corbin and Carter McCowan; and his best friend: Kenny Elam.

A Celebration of Life service for James will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 1822 NW Lupa St, Bartlesville, OK 74003, with Pastor Rando Gamble officiating. A lunch for immediate family will follow the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Bartlesville. To send an online condolence, visit www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.