Oliver was born to the late Logan Childers and Neelie Fowler Childers on November 3, 1930 in Burke County.
Oliver was a member of Wilkies Grove Baptist Church and was an honorably discharged Army veteran. He was know for his sense of humor and "Corny" jokes. Oliver was a talented tool and die maker. He was a loving family man, and will be greatly missed.
Along with his parents, Oliver is preceded in death by a grandson, Kristian Bain Evan; three brothers and four sisters.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Wanda Beatrice Reed Childers of the home; a son Nathan Sylvester Childers and his wife Jeanette of Shelby; four daughters, Debbie Evan and her husband Mickey of Connelly Springs, Junine Adkins and her husband Terry of Connelly Springs, Rita Canipe and her husband Bryan of Hickory and Tammy Leigh Brooks of Vale; nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow with military honors at Burke Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorials be made to Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, 5780 Wilkies Grove Church Rd Hickory, NC 28602
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
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