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Joseph Christopher
"Joe" Oldham
Carrollton &
Farmers Branch
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1983 The Roar
R. L. Turner High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas
Junior Class |
OBITUARY
 Joseph Christopher Oldham born July 16, 1965 left this life peacefully
surrounded by family and close friends on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Joe was the
youngest of six children raised by parents Jimmy Roger and Catherine Oldham of
Farmers Branch, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, his brother Jimmy
and his brother Greg. His absence will be felt by all who had the pleasure to
know and love him, and most of all by his loving family: his only sister, Terri
Beck and her husband Hoyt, his brother Danny Oldham, and by his brother Tony and
wife Shannon Oldham. Joe was an uncle to eight nieces and three nephews, and was
adored by many cousins, aunts, uncles and one Sugah.
Joe chose to follow in the footsteps of his mother’s father and became a chef.
His talent as a culinarian and dedication to the demanding work would take him
on assignments to West Virginia, the Virgin Islands, Lanai, Maui, San Diego, Las
Vegas, Nevis, Singapore and Houston. While Joe did love traveling the globe
feeding friends and guests of the Four Seasons Resorts, he was a Texan at heart
and moved home to Dallas in 2008 to be close to his family. He joined the
Culinaire team as Executive Chef at Food Glorious Food and catered memorable
events with his cherished team for nine years. He was more than a boss to his
staff; he was a leader, mentor, friend, confidante, and a clown in and outside
of the kitchen.
Joe’s love of people and food was equally matched to his love of music and the
arts. He attended countless concerts in his lifetime and tenderly treasured his
ticket stub collection. Joe will also be remembered by many as the host in the
gold silk shirt of the best Oscar party they’ve ever attended.
A memorial celebration to honor his life will be held at Arlington Hall at 5pm
on Monday, October 23rd in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family requests
that your gesture of condolence be expressed in the form of a donation in Joe’s
name to a worthy charity that would honor his generosity and willingness to help
who are less fortunate. |
Submitted by Dawn Wade Lee |
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