Jimmy Lee Oliver, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 in Waco, Texas. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Cole Funeral Home, McGregor, Texas.
Jimmy was born December 2, 1948 in Gatesville, Texas to Charles Haney Oliver and Christine Elizabeth (Brown) Oliver. He grew up in the central Texas area, around Waco. Jimmy was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He worked in manufacturing for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with cars in his spare time. He was a joy to be around and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles Ray, Billy Joe, and Hollie Edwards Oliver.
Survivors include daughter, Amanda Elizabeth (Oliver) Curry; son, Jimmy Lee Oliver II; brother, Jerry Don Oliver; sister, Shirley Oliver; sister-in-law, Darla Oliver; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.