Service Details
A public visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. You may watch the visitation livestream at https://youtu.be/sECsWsiuJ80 Private family services will be held on Saturday. You may watch the private family service livestream on Saturday at 10:00 am. https://youtu.be/4wWFLbhh6V4 Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Racine – James Otis Oliver, Sr., age 83, transitioned to his house in Heaven on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born in Enterprise, MS on October 5, 1936, the 7th of 9 sons and 3 daughters of the late Houston, Sr. and Artis (Nee: Williams) Oliver.
James affectionately known as “Jimmy Dale,” or “Boss Man” received his early education in Enterprise; MS. and later attended MATC in Milwaukee WI. James retired from J.I. Case Company at the age of 45 in 1981. He started his first business venture while working at J.I. Case Company and continued to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit after retiring.
James was an entrepreneur at heart and his savvy business skills served him well during his 46 years as a business owner. He owned and co-owned business ventures with his brothers Walter, Joseph (Joe Frank) and Johnnie, as well as his wife Marie. His first business venture was Jimmy’s Mr. Kool’s, followed by Mr. Kool’s II, in Gulfport, MS, The Blue Room/Action Club, Oliver’s Temporary Service, and Marie Oliver Realty all in Racine, WI.
James’s present business holdings include: Mr. Kool’s Sports Bar, and co-ownership of Marie Oliver Realty, and Marie Oliver Accounting, Payroll and Tax Service. Mr. Kool’s sponsored numerous teams and activities over the years including: pool, baseball, dart, and bowling teams, in addition to pub crawls. He also supported Student Scholarships in the City of Racine.
In his younger years, James played the bass guitar in a local band that performed rhythm and blues throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. In his spare time he enjoyed watching his beloved Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers. In his later years he became a Brewers fan. He also enjoyed playing pool with his Mr. Kool’s family.
James and, his wife, Marie cruised the Caribbean and enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends. To say James was a flashy dresser would be an understatement. He loved clothes and jewelry and was always dressed to the nines.
James leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 44 years Marie; his children Artis Oliver, Tacoma, WA, Alice Oliver, Valerie (Arquincy) Oliver-Hamilton, Vanessa Oliver, James Oliver, Jr. all of Racine, WI, Kenneth (Dorothy) Oliver, Jacksonville, FL, Ricky (Markie) Person, Racine, WI, Keona Oliver, San Diego, CA, stepson: Andre Bryant, Baton Rouge, LA; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sister Gracie McMillian, and brother Robert Oliver both of Racine, WI; sisters-in-law: Rebecca Oliver and Shirley Oliver of Racine, WI, Garnett Oliver, Oakland, CA, Carliss Oliver, Gulfport, MS, Cynthia Bland and Yvonne Person both of Dallas, TX, Greta (Gregory) Benjamin and Selma (Steven) Swain both of Birmingham, AL; brothers-in-law: Walter Everson, Eduardo (Margaret) Offord both of Birmingham, AL, Ted (Helen) Offord, Albuquerque, NM, Ronald (Phyllis) Offord, Upper Marlboro, MD, Richard (Teresa) Offord, Killeen, TX, Boswyck (Stacey) Offord, Haymarket, VA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, his beloved Mr. Kool’s family, special nieces Patricia McMillian, Diane Oliver and Wanda Oliver; his first wife, Gloria Oliver, other relatives, friends and Wardie Mae Person.
In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Anna Mae Newman, Frosean Oliver, and 7 brothers: Earnest, Roosevelt, Johnnie, Walter, Joseph (Joe Frank), Curtis and Houston; step-daughter, Shenita Bryant; grandson Nicholas Riley; 3 sisters-in-law: Edna Oliver, Ethel Oliver, and Gloria Everson; and 1 brother-in-law Booker Newman.
James knew Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. He enjoyed reading the word of God and daily prayer. James often referred to God as his “Everything God”. He was confident in his eternal destiny. He is now present with the Lord.
A public visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. You may watch the visitation livestream at https://youtu.be/sECsWsiuJ80family services will be held on Saturday. You may watch the private family service livestream on Saturday at 10:00 am at https://youtu.be/4wWFLbhh6V4 Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Joyce Denton says
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family
Jacqueline young says
Stay strong and love one another all ways,life is to short.I do love each of u dearly.
Demetrius Powell says
Sorry for your lost praying for you and your family
Mrs. Hicks says
He would always say something to make me laugh. Your going to be missed by many people. Rest in heaven.
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY WE’RE FREE AT LAST.
Deacon Willie E. & Daris J Hodges says
Our deepest condolences to the Oliver family and friends. May God comfort you during your time of need.
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks says
Dear Marie Oliver And Family: We extend our sincere condolences and sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May God bless, hold you up, and keep you strong.
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family
Shanda Smith says
Auntie Marie & family
My deepest condolences to the family .. love you uncle Clarence sending his love and condolences…
Love my family
Shanda Smith & Uncle Clarence Price
Paula Boykin and Family says
To Marie sincere condolences from the Boykin family we’re very sorry for your loss praying for you all
Walter Johnson says
RIP (BOSS MAN)
Gary Cobb says
Sorry to hear of Jimmy Dales passing, sending my condolences to Marie and family.
Lynn Booker says
Prayers and condolences to the Family may God give you strength and comfort in your time bereavement on the loss of your Love one. RIP Jimmy Dale.
The Booker Family
Dorothy Bizzle says
My deepest condolences to Oliver family….Peacefully Rest On Bossman you will truly be missed from
Dorothy Bizzle an Family
Bridgette attempt & Family says
Praying for the family
The Houston Family-Louis (Roundhead),Raymond,Rhonda says
Our deepest condolences to the Oliver family. May the Lord give you strength and comfort during the lost of you’re love one. Jimmy Dale will be forever missed.
Sincere Love,
Glenda conley bell says
Jimmy dale bor as i called him for years what a nice man goin to miss u
Bobby Walls says
RIP Jimmie Dale, my prayers go out to the Oliver family.
Sharon Shelton Williams says
Our thoughts are prayers go out to you and your family.
Brenda says
My condolences to the Family and continued prayers for strength.
SK n Marilyn Pearson says
So sorry praying for you guys
James and Eloise Landers says
The wife and I would like extend our deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of lost. Much Love
Kathryn Liggins and familyly says
Condolences to All the family and keeping you all in prsyer Marie one of my favorite ladies and Bossman gone be missed by everyone may he R..I.P.
Leewauna Epps says
GONE MISS U AND PLAYING POOL WITH U. GREAT MAN IN PEACE U REST
Kim Jackson says
My condolences to the Oliver family. Jimmy Dale will truly be missed.
Chris & Rhonda Bogan Family says
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. We pray that God gives your family comfort and peace during your time of bereavement. Heaven has no sorry that God can’t heal. Keep looking toward the hills from which your HELP comes from.
Ray , says
Sorry for your lost prayers going out to the Oliver family
Ray,Tyra King says
Sorry for your lost prayers going out to the Oliver family
Mary Jeffries says
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. Prayers lifted up for the family. RIP BOSS MAN!!!!!
Karen Golden says
My condolences to the family. Jimmy Dale( Mr. Boss Man I called him ) Sleep on my Friend. My prayers are with you Marie
Ricky Oliver, Boston Massachusetts says
Marie and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I will miss my cousin Jimmy Dale – Love you and Rest In Peace – you have provided us Oliver Men great leadership! I will miss you!
Elizabeth Lockridge says
May God continue to keep you wrapped in his arms. We will miss you, until we meet again BOSSMAN.
Valencia Tucker says
Rest on jimmy dale Oliver your are missed already For the family you have my deepest sympathy in the live of a great father husband friend . Valencia (Val) Davidson Tucker
Ted&Helen Offord says
Prayers are sent to you our dear sister. May Jimmy rest well with our Lord
Ted &Helen Offord
Melody McMorris says
My condolences to the family will be truly missed
CARMEN PHILLIPS says
JIMMY DALE YOU ARE GOING TO BE TRULY MISSED PRAYERS TO THE OLIVER FAMILY
Terri & Justin Turner says
May you rest peacefully in Heaven.
Jackie Brown says
My sincere condolences to Marie and Oliver family. Continued prayers. RIH Boss Man.
Billie Green says
I send my Condolences to the family , and will continue to keep you all in prayer..
Gloria Rogers says
Sorry for your loss my family and I send our condolences the Rogers family
Anonymous says
Sending Our Condolences
Loganville, Georgia
Boss Man Will Truly Be Missed
We Love You All Family
Cousin
Brenda Johnson Fortune
AKA: Peaches
And Families
Dorothy Jo says
My dearest friend you had a warm and humble spirit I will miss you rest in eternity
Rena Liggins says
May God keep you wrapped in his loving arms during this trying time. Praying with you and for you.
The Liggins Family
Cynthia Tyler(Lil Peanut) and family and Nonana Allen says
Sending prayers and condolences to the family
Tracy Brooks says
Rest in peace Jimmy Dale
Stacey Moore & family says
Sending prayers & condolences to the Oliver Family.
Kimberly Allen says
To the Oliver family
God be with you as you go through this season…Mr Jimmy Dale will be a truly missed pillar in this community
Joyce Finley says
Sending my love and condolences to you.
Marilynstrong says
Praying for Oliver family you will be missed.
Marilynstrong says
Praying for Oliver family you will be missed. REST IN HEAVEN
Anonymous says
U will be missed
Yvonne Davidson says
Marie and family, My heartfelt condolences for the loss of Jimmy Dale. I pray that your faith will give you strength. Rest in Heaven (adopted dad) You are gonna really be missed.
Renée Riley-Baynes says
My Condolences to you, Marie and your entire family.
RIP Jimmie Dale Oliver
Juanita Gardner Ford and Gardner family says
Sending prayers and condolences to the Oliver Family. Rest in Peace Jimmie Dale
Tran McGee says
Rest in Peace Boss man.
Ada Hamilton says
That GOD give the FAMILY COMFORT
Dadra Lockridge says
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family. I love you Marie.
Dadra Lockridge and family
Aries Conley sr. says
My condolences to the family I’ve been working and providing security for jimmy dale for 7 years its was a honor working for him he always had laughing at the end of the night ima miss boss man rest in peace …..
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Oliver Family
Lula Reed and family says
Sending our Condolences for the family of Jimmy Dale
Rev. David Green/Gregg Chapel Family says
Our condolence and prayers to the Oliver family. We pray that God give you peace, comfort, and hope. God is a mountain moving God who never leaves nor forsakes us. Call on him and he will be there for you.
Michelle Williams says
Condolences and prayers to the family
Gwen trussell says
Condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Moore says
My Condolences to Marie and the Oliver family may God give you the Comfort and Strength in this Trying time Mr Oliver fought a Good fight no more Pain Rest Now in God’s Arms
Marian Adams says
Rest in Paradise Jimmy Dale. You are loved by many.
The City a never be the same without you.
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The Adams Family
Ilena Cobb family says
To the Oliver family our deepest condolences to the passing of such a great man, may God cover Marie with his healing and love.
McWhorter and Cobb family says
Our condolence to the passing of such a great man may he rest in peace, may God cover Marie with his love and healing.
Ilena Cobb and family says
To the Oliver family our deepest condolences to the passing of such a great man, may God cover Marie with his healing and love.
Sandra Smith says
RIP Jimmy job well done prayers to the family
Rose Kirk and Family. says
Praying for the Oliver Family.
R.I.P. Jimmy Dale
Ms Valerie Moss, Family.. says
At this time of lost, may our Heavenly Father, comfort, strength, give the peace, love , only .. He can give at this time.. May He keep you Marie and Family… With our sincere love..
The Moss Family
Birmingham, Alabama
Love RIP Mr. J. D. Oliver
Anonymous says
May God give Marie the strength and grace through this time, love you Marie
Joann and Ricky McMorris says
My heart goes out to the family. Will keep you in prayer.
Gwendolyn Grant says
Sending my prayer’s and condolences to you and the family Marie. Rest on Jimmy Dale
Lynda Hyler says
Condolences
From the Hyler- Smith Family
Anonymous says
Mrs.Oliver and Family..May Gods Peace,Comfort & Strenghth surround you in this time and Forever more..RIH Jimmy Dale..
Joyce Butler-Smith says
To: Alice Oliver and the Oliver family,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Joyce Butler-Smith, Hampton, GA
Joyce Shelton-Smith says
So sorry for your loss, praying for family.
Denory Brye and Family says
To the Oliver family,
Our sincere and deepest condolences in your time of great loss. Know that he will truly be missed. May he rest in peace.
Mr. John (Phynell) Branch says
Condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this time.
Mr. John (Phynell) Branch
Recquehl Nunn says
Rest In Peace I’m glad to have met you in my younger years to my Adult life • God Bless the Family •
Lesa Williams says
I am so saddened by the loss of my cousin. I recall my father (James Williams) taking my family and I up North to visit everyone and speaking fondly of cuz.. We might all be seperated by distance but we will all be together in heaven. Prayers and blessings to ALL!
Wallace and Gwen Singleton says
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Marie and the Oliver family. May God give you comfort and strength thru these difficult times.
Christopher & Felecia Rush-Green says
Sending our Prayers and Condolences to The Oliver Family.
Ossie Davidson am says
To the Oliver family you have my deepest sympathy . Grace so sorry to hear about your brother. God only knows what’s best.
Kathryn Jenkins says
My deepest condolences to you, Marie, and the family. May the comfort of the Lord grant you peace.
The Bond, and Howard family says
My prayers and condolences to you Ms. Marie and your entire family i didn’t know Mr. Jimmy Dale only from seeing him at church but he seemed like a great person. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Maushae and Felicia Byles says
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Aunt Marie and the entire family,. You left a lasting legacy in the community. You will always be loved and remembered. Rest easy Uncle Jimmydale.
Bonnie Gardner Oliver. says
Condolences to Marie Oliver and all his family. Rest in peace Uncle Jimmie.
Gregory &GretaBenjamin says
Praying for comfort and strength. May the grace of God be with you. Love you! Your sister Greta.
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Sending our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the Oliver family.
Anonymous says
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Barb Smith says
So sorry for your loss.
Alice, my thoughts & prayers are with you.
James Griffin says
We will miss u butcher James Griffin n family
BOBBIE AND BEVERLY REYNOLDS says
OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU.
Debra Baker says
My deepest condolences to Oliver family. Rest on Mr. Oliver!
Howell and Baker Family
Anonymous says
Marie your family is in my prayers.. We all love you very much.. Stay strong.. I’m here for you.
Tina Campbell says
My deepest condolences Marie .. We all love you and Jimmy Dale very much. Your in my prayers.
Love you,
Tina Campbell
Jessie Bland Jr. says
R.I.P CUZ
Dennis Thompson says
My prayers goes out to the Oliver family. Thanks for the support to our students and community.
THE HICKS FAMILY says
REST IN PEACE, MR. KOOL
The Hodges Family says
Sending prayers to the Oliver family
Anonymous says
Our prayers to the family. Prayers that your lifetime of memories and the Amazing Grace of God will leave you at peace. We will certainly miss him too.
Edward and Tina Murray
Annette Powell & Family says
To Vanessa Oliver and the Oliver Family,
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed.
We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The Brown Family says
Rest In Peace Jimmy Dale from the Brown family Bobby, Jan and Resa our deepest sympathy to the family.
Gloria Thomas says
Alice and family; sorry for your loss. RIP
Twyla Clark says
Rest peacefully Bossman.. my deepest condolences to Ms Marie and the Oliver family. Jimmie Dale will truly be missed. for comfort during this difficult time.
The Oliver Family says
The family of James O. Oliver, Sr. would like to thank you for the cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy shown following his passing.
Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and a great comfort to all of the family.
Thank you
Lowanda says
I am sorry for your loss. Death is never easy, and it brings great sorrow. As you remember your beloved through the days ahead, know that you are not alone. Our heavenly Father Jehovah will surround and comfort us and give us strength in this time of distress. Psalm 86:7.