Service Details
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, December 4th, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ricky Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home that Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Graceland Cemetery. THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING EVERYONE WEAR A MASK. FOR THOSE WISHING TO JOIN VIRTUALLY, THE SERVICE WILL BE LIVED STREAMED. SEE THE LINK BELOW.
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Robert Lee Oliver, age 80, transitioned on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was Born on August 10, 1941 in Enterprise, Mississippi the youngest of 12 children that included 9 sons and 3 daughters of the late Houston, Sr. and Artis Oliver (nee: Williams). Robert left Mississippi in 1956 and relocated to Racine, Wisconsin looking for a more prosperous life. Robert received his formal education in the Racine School system.
Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966; he was a paratrooper and proud member of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division at Fort Bragg, NC, one of the Army’s most elite divisions. Robert earned a National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a Parachutist Badge.
In 1990, Robert retired from J.I. Case Company at the age of 49. After his retirement from J.I. Case Company, Robert enjoyed supporting his brothers in their numerous business ventures, including working as a bartender at Jimmy’s Mr. Kool’s in Racine, Wisconsin. He had a passion for winning horses, electronics, jazz music and spending time with his grandsons. Robert was a man of very few words, with a strong presence, and often called the quiet “baby” brother of the Oliver family.
Robert leaves to cherish precious memories his daughter, Maria (Kevin) Hughes of Louisville, Kentucky: two grandsons, Mark Hughes of London, England and Brandon Hughes of Louisville, Kentucky; sister, Grace McMillian of Racine, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Oliver, Shirley Oliver, and Marie Oliver of Racine, Wisconsin, Garnet Oliver of Oakland, California, and Corliss Oliver of Gulfport, Mississippi. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, special nieces and a great nephew, Pat McMillian, Shirley McMillian, and Othion Everson of Racine that helped care for Robert throughout his later years. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two sisters, Frosean Oliver, Anna Mae Newman, and eight brothers, Walter, Earnest, Johnnie, Curtis, Houston Jr, Roosevelt, James (Jimmy Dale), and Joseph (Joe Frank).
Lolita C Liggons says
God continues to be in control
Praying with you and the family, love and blessings
Debra Montague says
My deepest condolences .
Wishing you comfort. and peace.
My heart is with you all in your time of sorrow.
Karen Golden from Tennessee says
Sending prayers and love to the entire Oliver family
Stacey Moore & Family says
Our family send our condolences to the Oliver family.
LORNA TRAVIS says
PRAYING FOR MY FAMILY, SENDING LOVE TO YOU ALL.❤
PRICE & GOINES FAMILY says
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY…
Sherby A Oliver says
Rest In Peace. My Dad, your Uncle Billy, will be I n front welcoming you home.!
Diane Dawkins says
To the Oliver family:
My prayers are with you as you go thur the home going of your brother, uncle, and cousin
Diane Dawkins (Buckley)
Kim Perry-Rutherford says
Maria, sending prayers of strength to you and your family.
Maggie Cobb says
My prayers are with the Oliver family during this difficult time .May God give you strength an May a life time of memories give you comfort.
Angie Simpson says
My prayers to the Oliver family sorry for your loss
Mae Tucker Williams says
Our sincere condolences… Will keep the family in our prayers.
Mae Tucker Williams
Angie Walker (Williams)
Kelley Williams
Anita Teets says
Maria and family,
Your Dad sounded like he was a great guy. Babies of big families are special people. I know that his passing will leave a hole in your heart. May all the good memories bring you peace.
Holding you in prayer.
Anita Teets
Joanne (Tucker) Powell & Family says
Our deepest condolences and prayers .
Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says
On behalf of our Gregg Chapel CME Church family, we extend sincere sympathy to Sister Shirley Oliver, Sister Grace McMillian and the entire Oliver family in the home going of Brother Oliver. Please know that we uplift your family in prayer to the Most High God. Our prayer is that God will grant you strength, peace, and hope as you travel through this time. We encourage you to be comforted with memories, stay close to one another, and ask God to equip and comfort you in the days ahead.
Alma Oliver says
I send my condolence to the Oliver family
Alma Oliver says
Sending my condolence to the Oliver family
James and Ethel Brown says
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Shellie & Andy Simmons says
May his soul Rest In Peace🙏🏾
Our condolences to Maria, Kevin and his grandsons. Remember the good times and know that he is at peace🙏🏾🙏🏾
Moya Hughes says
You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers.