Bill Oldham, 76, of Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born July 4, 1943 in Fort Smith to the late Ernest and Reba Oldham. He was retired from Anco Tool & Die in Fort Smith, was a lifetime member of the Crawford County Mounted Patrol, and a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Isaacs.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita of the home; a daughter, Diane Hicks of Alma; four sons, Billy Nichols of Van Buren, Michael Nichols of Fort Smith, Donald Nichols of Muldrow, and Steven Nichols of Van Buren; a sister, Shirley Stewart of Fort Smith; thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Private graveside service will be at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Jamey Releford, Waylon Case, Kevin Hicks, Christopher Nichols, David Nichols, Charles DeShazo, and Brandon Nichols.
Viewing will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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