Earl Calvin Oliver, age 96, of Satsuma, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Earl was born March 8, 1923 in Pittsburg, Illinois to Josephine Prince Oliver and William Hosea Oliver. Earl was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy and attended Auburn University. Earl was a Past Master of Chickasaw Lodge #894 F&AM and a member of Howard E. Blackwell Lodge #899 F&AM. Earl was a long time member of Central Church of Christ.
Earl is survived by his wife of 73 years, Elizabeth Hicks Oliver; sons & daughters-in-law, Gary Earl Oliver (Leighanne) and John Mitchell Oliver (Jill); grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Oliver, Landon Alexander Oliver (Katrina), and Tyler Mitchell Oliver.
Earl was preceded in death by his son, Mark Randall Oliver; father, William Hosea Oliver; mother, Josephine Prince Oliver; sister, Louise Harris; and brothers, William "W.H" Oliver, Millard Oliver, and Kenneth Eugene Oliver.
A visitation for Earl will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama 36571. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 10000 Celeste Rd, Saraland, Alabama 36571 followed by interment.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RadneyFuneralHome-Saraland.com for the Oliver family.
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