Robert Charles Oliver, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 78. He worked in logistics supply and retired as Sgt. Major from the US Army after 28 years of honorable service. During these 28 years, he was stationed around the world (Germany, Korea, Sanai, Vietnam) and many bases in the US. After his Army retirement, he was employed by the US Postal service and delivered mail in Branson, Missouri for 10 years.
He was a member of the American Legion in Millbrook and a faithful member of Cornerstone Christian Church. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved playing games with everyone. When it came to playing cards, he was very competitive. And don’t forget, he was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan!! He was loved by all and will be missed by those who knew him.
Loving survivors include his wife of 57 years, Edwina Oliver; his children, Mark Oliver (Lynda), Cindy Brainard (Greg), Wendy Lee (Stephen); his grandchildren, Derrick Withers (Rachel Gaynes), Richard Wilkes (Chelsea), Amanda Hartley, Kirsten Hasler (Anthony), Michael Wilkes (Emily), Mark Robert Oliver, and Christopher Wilkes; his 6 great grandchildren, McKenna Fitzgerald, Emma Hasler, Olivia Hartley, Liam Wilkes, Claire Hasler, Desi Withers; his siblings, John Oliver (Lori), Bill Oliver (Cheryl), Sandra Carter; and his 4 legged friends, Beau & Bella. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Atlas & Charlotte Oliver; and his sisters, Anne Witherspoon and Janice Musgrove.
Memorial Service will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Cornerstone Christian Church (301 Dalraida Rd), Montgomery, Alabama. Rev. Jay Thompson officiating. Military honors will be presented at the service.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WhiteChapel-GreenwoodFH.com for the Oliver family.
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