Leroy Emory Oliver

Sylvania –Leroy Emory Oliver, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Optim Medical Center - Screven in Sylvania. He was born in Burke County, GA, was a retired farmer, having worked for many years for Wade Plantation and was a member of Bethel Brick United Methodist Church where he was on the Bethel Brick Pastor- Parrish Relations Committee. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a former Screven County Commissioner, former member of the Screven Co. Board of Education and member of the V.F.W. He was most remembered for being a faithful husband to his wife of 62 years, Mildred Tullulah Holland Oliver, who preceded him in his passing and for also being a wonderful father. He was also preceded in death by his Son: Donnie Oliver; Parents: Manor Clifton & Belle McCullough Oliver; Brother: L.C. Oliver; Sister: Mary Herrington; Granddaughter: Kristen Oliver.

Survivors: Daughter & Son-In-Law: Becky & William Triplett of Sylvania; Sons and Daughters-In-Law: Cliff & Jan Oliver of Athens, GA, David & Shelley Oliver and Michael Oliver, all of Sylvania; Brother and Sister-In-Law: Rev. Tom & Betty Oliver of Waynesboro, GA; Grandchildren: Susan T. Ellis of Chickamauga, GA, Janna O. Nimmo of Athens, GA, Claire O. Thomas of Coral Springs, FL, John Triplett of Sylvania and Grant Triplett of Statesboro, GA; Great-Grandchildren: Tanner Ellis, Caroline Ellis, Victoria Ellis, Karoline Nimmo, Luke Nimmo, Oliver Thomas and Carlee Triplett; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation: Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: Friday, May 30, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the Bethel Brick United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Oliver and Rev. Kitty Newton officiating. Burial in Bethel Brick United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Travis Nimmo, Justin Thomas, John Triplett, Grant Triplett, Steve Ellis, Bryan Janney, Nathan Janney and Tanner Ellis. Honorary Pallbearers: Members of Bethel Brick United Methodist Church.

Remembrances: Donnie Oliver Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Becky Triplett, 1210 Millen Highway, Sylvania, GA 30467.

Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com