He was born January 22, 1930 in Nicholasville, Kentucky to the late Bennie and Naomi Oliver.
He was a member of East Brainerd Church of Christ. He worked many years for TVA after which he managed West Building Materials in Montgomery, Alabama until his retirement.
His brother, Melvin Oliver preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Jackie Oliver; daughters, Drema (Jay) Carnathan of Birmingham, AL, Brenda (Kyle) Hedrick of Chattanooga, TN, and Patti (Andy) Adkins of Austin, TX; sister, Faye (Ken) Caldwell of Ashland City, TN; six grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with the Honorable Judge Kyle Hedrick officiating.
Entombment will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.