James Oliver

James “Jimmy” Garland Oliver, 77, of Sulphur, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at his residence. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic. He formerly worked for W R Grace Trucking and Hercules.

He is survived by his two daughters, Angela LeBlanc and husband Paul of Sulphur, and Michele Oliver of Tyler, Texas; son, Michael Oliver and wife Kitty of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Gordon Oliver of Kansas City, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Venable Oliver; parents, John Wade and Elva Foster Oliver; and one sister.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with Deacon Patrick LaPointe officiating. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

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