Celebrating the life of
John Herbert Oldfield Jr.
February 04, 1943 - January 24, 2026
Mr. John Herbert Oldfield, Jr., age 82, of Savannah, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on February 4, 1943 in Savannah to the late Mr. John Herbert Oldfield, Sr. and the late Mrs. Evelyn Marie Brown Oldfield. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Jenkins High School, after high school he faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. John served during the Vietnam War and flew C130s, after he returned from Vietnam, he joined the Georgia National Guard and achieved the rank of Brigadier General. John was the Commander of the 157th ALS, Commander 165th Air Lift Group and retired as chief of staff of Georgia National Guard. After he retired from the Georgia National Guard, he went on to serve as an Attorney, practicing in Savannah for thirty years. He was a member of the Shriners and in his spare time he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and skiing. John was an animal lover and especially loved his dogs. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Marie Griffin.
His family includes his wife of fifty-eight years, Gay Oldfield; his son, Chris Oldfield and his wife Vicki; his siblings, Susan Hethcox and her husband Brian, William Oldfield, Mark Oldfield and his wife Tricia, Gail Merritt and her husband Tim, and Rebecca Walsh and her husband, Jim; his grandchildren, Claire and Madeline Oldfield; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026, at 12:00, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will be in Greenwich Cemetery on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Savannah Humane Society by visiting their website, https://www.humanesocietysav.org/make-a-donation.
Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
we are so saddened to learn of John's passing but bittersweet to know he is now healed and in a heavenly place. God Bless to Gay & Chris. Much love.....
- Lynn & Jimmy Rahn, Savannah, GA
So very sorry to hear of your lost I know he will be missed,but just keep looking up. He was my commander and friend.
- Leroy Bentley , Hardeeville , Sc
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. I will always be grateful for the kindness and care you showed in offering to help me with my mom recently during a difficult time. Though she passed, your compassion meant more than I can say. We share the grief of losing a parent, it doesn't stop the hurt and the heartaches but it does give us some assurances because of God's grace. Warmly...
- Jammie Andrews, Savannah, GA
Kathryn and I send our sincere condolences. I served with John at Air National Guard Headquarters. I was there to see him receive his Birgadier General Star. John was a real people person and will be missed. Gay and family, may God reach his arms around you and give you peace.
- Frank & Kathryn Murray , Pembroke, GA
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Just know that your entire family is in my prayers.
- Carol Howard , Savannah , Ga
I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. I'll bet he, Don and Dick are having a good chat!
- Sandy Heilman, Bluffton, SC
From my family to yours, my sincere condolences and we are sending you a lot of love and prayers in this difficult time. Ghislain and Christelle
- Christelle Amogo, Atlanta, GA
Gay, I am so very sorry for your loss. John was such a sweet soul. He was always so friendly and pleasant to be around. I have missed seeing him over the past years that he has been retired. But I never forgot him. I know you will miss him dearly, as will his family and many friends, me included. He was an exceptional person, a vey fine lawyer and a very gracious gentleman. God bless you all and grant you peace. Bobby Phillips
- Bobby Phillips, Savannah, GA
Billy, I am so sorry to hear that Jackie-John passed away. I never had the opportunity to meet him but all I have ever about him was good. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow. Tom
- Tom, HEATH, TX
Condolences to you Gay and your family.
- Donna Mobley, Atlantic Beach, FL
John was a great lawyer and a mentor to young lawyers like myself. Always a gentleman and a professional. He will be missed. My condolences to his family .
- William Bell, Savannah , Georgia
My condolences to Gay and Chris and the entire family. I so enjoyed my years practicing law with John and he was a great mentor and friend. John had a great heart and sense of humor. He will be missed.
- Virginia Patterson, Rincon, GA
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Mr.Oldfield will be truly missed.
- Sandra Turners, Townsend, GA
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Mr.Oldfield will be truly missed.
- Sandra Turners, Townsend, GA
Gay, I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a fine man. He took me under his wing when I was a new lawyer fresh from law school. We went on to share much of our careers together. Always sharing, always finding humor in everything, he was a great mentor. Marjorie and I will be out of the country Saturday and regretfully will not be able to attend the funeral but please know that you and Chris, as well as Billy, Mark and Susan, are in our thoughts.
- James and Marjorie Wilson, Savannah, Ga
John was a great American and loved his country. He Sacrificed much for his Family and was always a true gentleman to his Air National Guard constituents. It was a pleasure serving with him. Gay, Chris and Family please accept our sincere condolences and surely know that John is in good hands.
- Pam and Pearson DeLoach, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 12 pm on Sat, January 31, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Burial
