of Mayflower, AR
March 19, 1932 - April 27, 2014
Robert ''Bob'' E. Oliver, 82, passed away Sunday during the tornado, April 27, 2014. He was born March 19, 1932 in Mayflower, AR to the late James Edward and Della B. (Washam) Oliver. Bob was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Reba (Harmon) Oliver, two sisters, Edna (Oliver) Gossett and Margaret (Oliver) Henze, and one brother, William E. Oliver.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Mayflower and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mayflower.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict and a graduate of Mayflower High School. Bob was employed as Head Maintenance Supervisor for General Service Administration from 1968 until his retirement in the summer of 1986. He enjoyed duck and quail hunting, fishing, woodworking, home building, dancing and spending time with his family and friends.
Bob is survived by his two daughters, Karen Elaine Oliver-Young of Atlanta GA and Debra K. Oliver of Mayflower and his very special friend, Dorothy Vinson of Russellville, AR.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727, with Bro. Terry Turner, Bro. Bobby Dycus, and Jim Wafford officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Mayflower Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Zach Oliver, John Oliver, David Henze, Michael Henze, Daniel Wright, and Jeff Henze. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the coffee veterans group from Julie's Sweet Shop. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in Mayflower, Arkansas 401, South Monroe, Little Rock, AR 72205.
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32 Condolence(s)
Ronnie & Chris Barker
Monday, May 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll. You dad was a really great person.
Cecile Parsley Speer
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Karen and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace in this time. My prayers are with you all.
Glenda and Christie McNew
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Debra and Karen--so sorry to hear about your Dad! We are sorry for your loss! I remember your Mom and your Dad and you two girls when you were little!
Glenda Graham McNew
Christie Noel McNew
Angie Barrera
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Debra, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
(Ft. Smith ODAR)
The Rumpf Family
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Debra- Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Tamara Wright
Friday, May 2, 2014
Deepest sympathy
Katie Neal
Friday, May 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Theda Warlick
Friday, May 2, 2014
Debra- Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debra Cogdell
Thursday, May 1, 2014
So sorry for the loss of a great man. I have know him all my life . He is a great family man and will be reunited will all our family in Heaven. Rest in peace cousin . You will be truely missed.
Doyle and Barbara Martin
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Karen and Debra, so sorry to hear about Robert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..we always had such good visits at the reunion.
Meshelle Ross
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Karen, I am Suzanne Ross' sister. I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing, this has all been such a terrible devastation and to loose one's loved one this way has to be even harder than a normal passing.
Please know that our prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort thru all this. May God bless and keep you and your sister always.
Kim Russell
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Debra I'm so sorry about your dad. Praying for you and your family. Kim (Fort Smith ODAR)
Lynda(Shirley)Thurman
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Karen & Debra, our family is heartbroken over the loss of your dad. Robert was one of daddy's best friends for many years. Daddy said of all the years they "moonlighted" together after they both retired, they never had a cross word with one another. Daddy will miss him greatly! You both are in our thoughts and prayers! Coy, Rosie, Lynda, Gerald, Nancy and Donald
Steve Halmos
Thursday, May 1, 2014
I just heard. So sorry. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you....as are your other former colleagues at RG.
Steve
Curt Lankford
Thursday, May 1, 2014
My condolences to you and your family, Karen. Be strong and let me know if there is anything I can do for you and/or your family in this hour of your sorrow.
Curt and Carol Lankford
Mike Norris
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man. He was my maintenance supervisor at GSA until he retired. He was a great man to work for. He will surely be missed. May The Lord Jesus comfort you during this time.
Cindy (Wheeler) Lindstrom
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Karen and Debra, so sorry about the death of your father. May God bless you and your family during this most difficult time.
Sherry Tidwell
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Robert came to our senior center every Friday with Dorothy and had a great time visiting and dancing. he always had a friendly smile. I have a picture of him and Dorothy taken at the senior prom in April. If you would like to have it, contact me through my e-mail and i will send it. So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
Vicki Booher
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Ours prayers are with you and your family. Love Vicki Booher and Greg Booher.
Karon Yant
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Im so so sorry for the lost of my dear cousin Robert. Prayers for Karen and Debbie and all the family. What a awesome man who will be truly missed.
Rick Dean
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Karen & Debra,
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your father. My condolences to you and your family.
Patrick Family
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Deborah and Karen,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. You will be in our prayers. May you both find the strength you need from Jesus. Lord Bless.
Myrtle and the Patrick Family
Zion Yohannes
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My heart goes to you and your family - you are in my thoughts.
Randy Jones
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Oliver. I have knew him all my Life, He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. . Debra and Karen I will be praying for you at this time.
Billy Rogers
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
My heart goes to the family on there loss. Mr Oliver was a good man, I grew up a few houses up from him you couldn't have asked for a better neighbor.
Maggie Edwards
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Karen, so sorry for the loss of your father. I remember him from the time I worked at the school. I also remember what a sweet girl your were. I am Leigh Ann's mom.
Jannette Hembrey (Lentz) Lovell
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Karen, Walter and I were so sad to learn of the passing of your dear father, and we're holding you and your family close in thought during this sad time.
Bobbie Hays Reese
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Karen - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your sister are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie Hays Reese - former co-worker from AT&T
Jamie Crothers
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Jamie
Jamie Crothers
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Jamie
GARY & DOTTIE FISHER
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR FATHER WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY. HE WAS A GOOD, LOVABLE, HONEST MAN. GOD BLESS!
Molly Lunt
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Debra, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.