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William OliverPublished Wednesday, January 21, 2004 in the Nevada County PicayuneWilliam James "Red" Oliver, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at his home in Prescott. Mr. Oliver was born on February 9, 1923, in Smackover, the son of Albert Oliver and Lillian Walls Tunnell. He was a graduate of Reader Central High. William enlisted in the Army and served in World War II. He served as a City Council Alderman for more than 20 years and Vice President of the Nevada County Fair for numerous years. He was an independent logging contractor for Potlatch for 54 years, also owner of the Exxon Service Station and the Trailways Bus Station in Prescott for 10 years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Prescott, a 32 degree Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Prescott. Survivors include: wife of 62 years, Blanche Lee (Smith) Oliver of Prescott; three sons, James A. Oliver and wife Ann, William P. Oliver and wife Penny, and Terry Oliver and Julie Stockton all of Prescott; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Oliver were held Friday, December 19, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Prescott. Burial was at DeAnn Cemetery with Rev. Chad Brandon officiating the service under the direction of Shackelford Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2003. The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorial be made to Log a Load for Kids for Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 747, Prescott Ark. 71857. Search | Nevada County Picayune by date | Gurdon Times by date |
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