Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 28, 1933, Guilford County, North Carolina [35928]
DeathDec 17, 2019 [35928]
BurialRehobeth Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [35928]
FatherJames Henry OLIVER Sr. (1889-1962)
MotherElla Etta Blanche CLAPP (1898-1993)
Spouses
BirthJun 12, 1934, Guilford County, North Carolina [35929]
DeathFeb 17, 2020, Guilford County, North Carolina [35929]
BurialRehobeth Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [35929]
Find A Gravehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207228905/doris-“jean”-oliver
MarriageMar 1951 [35928]
ChildrenLois Jean (1951-1952)
Obituary Online notes for “Bill” John William OLIVER Sr.
Mr. John William "Bill" Oliver completed the earthly portion of his walk with the Lord on December 17, 2019.
Bill was born in Guilford County, NC, on March 28, 1933, to James Henry and Etta Blanche Clapp Oliver. He was the seventh of eight children and worked on the Oliver family farm while growing up. Bill graduated from Sumner High School in 1951 and married Doris Jean White that same year; the two marked their 68th wedding anniversary this past March.
Bill served in the National Guard as a young man and was a career employee with Odell Hardware of Greensboro and its successor companies, working as a stock clerk in his early years and moving into a position as a salesman/jobber. During his years as a salesman, Bill developed many warm friendships with his customers at various hardware stores located throughout the middle of the state.
Bill was a lifelong member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and served in various capacities over the years. He was also a faithful member of the Rehobeth choir. Bill loved people and loved visiting; his favorite outings were to family gatherings, family reunions and high school reunions.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jean; son John William "Bill" Oliver, Jr., and wife Debra of Sparta, NC; daughters Doris Diane Oliver and Sally Oliver Miller of Concord, NC; son Tony Jackson Oliver and wife Karen of Bahama, NC; grandchildren Erin Oliver, Jeanie Miller, John-Curtis "J.C." Miller, Brandon Oliver and wife Rachel, Katie Oliver and Amber Oliver; great-grandchildren Charlotte and Jaxson; sisters Ada Burge and Joan Fields; and a host of special nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family members.
Bill was predeceased by infant daughter Lois Jean, parents James ("Jim") and Etta Oliver, brother James "Jay" Oliver, Jr., and wife Gwen; sister Iris Fields and husband Fred; sister Bessie Spivey and husband Glenn; sister Helen Harrison Venable and husband Neil Harrison; sister Betty Jobe and husband Charles; and brothers-in-law Bill Venable, Les Burge, and Johnny Fields.
The family received friends Friday, December 20th, at George Brothers Funeral Service. A Celebration of Life was held at Rehobeth United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 21st, with burial following in the church cemetery.
"We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord." (New King James Version, 2 Corinthians 5:8). [35928]
Bill was born in Guilford County, NC, on March 28, 1933, to James Henry and Etta Blanche Clapp Oliver. He was the seventh of eight children and worked on the Oliver family farm while growing up. Bill graduated from Sumner High School in 1951 and married Doris Jean White that same year; the two marked their 68th wedding anniversary this past March.
Bill served in the National Guard as a young man and was a career employee with Odell Hardware of Greensboro and its successor companies, working as a stock clerk in his early years and moving into a position as a salesman/jobber. During his years as a salesman, Bill developed many warm friendships with his customers at various hardware stores located throughout the middle of the state.
Bill was a lifelong member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and served in various capacities over the years. He was also a faithful member of the Rehobeth choir. Bill loved people and loved visiting; his favorite outings were to family gatherings, family reunions and high school reunions.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jean; son John William "Bill" Oliver, Jr., and wife Debra of Sparta, NC; daughters Doris Diane Oliver and Sally Oliver Miller of Concord, NC; son Tony Jackson Oliver and wife Karen of Bahama, NC; grandchildren Erin Oliver, Jeanie Miller, John-Curtis "J.C." Miller, Brandon Oliver and wife Rachel, Katie Oliver and Amber Oliver; great-grandchildren Charlotte and Jaxson; sisters Ada Burge and Joan Fields; and a host of special nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family members.
Bill was predeceased by infant daughter Lois Jean, parents James ("Jim") and Etta Oliver, brother James "Jay" Oliver, Jr., and wife Gwen; sister Iris Fields and husband Fred; sister Bessie Spivey and husband Glenn; sister Helen Harrison Venable and husband Neil Harrison; sister Betty Jobe and husband Charles; and brothers-in-law Bill Venable, Les Burge, and Johnny Fields.
The family received friends Friday, December 20th, at George Brothers Funeral Service. A Celebration of Life was held at Rehobeth United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 21st, with burial following in the church cemetery.
"We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord." (New King James Version, 2 Corinthians 5:8). [35928]
Obituary Online notes for Doris Jean (Spouse 1)
Mrs. Doris Jean White Oliver went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2020. Jean was born in Guilford County, NC, on June 12, 1934, to William Jackson and Sallie Maude Speer White. She was the fifth of eight children and worked with her family in their farming and dairy activities while growing up. Jean married John William "Bill" Oliver in 1951; they marked their 68th wedding anniversary in March 2019.
Jean was a homemaker and she loved vacationing at the North Carolina coast with her family in her younger years. She also loved the cross-country road trips that she and Bill made to visit various family members.
Jean was a lifelong member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and served in various capacities as a young woman. She loved people and visiting, and her favorite outings were to high school reunions and to family gatherings which often included singing around the piano with her musically-talented family. Unfortunately, over the past ten years, her health had deteriorated and left her homebound.
Left to cherish her memory are her son John William "Bill" Oliver, Jr., and wife Debra of Sparta, NC; daughters Doris Diane Oliver and Sally Oliver Miller of Concord, NC; son Tony Jackson Oliver and wife Karen of Bahama, NC; grandchildren Erin Oliver, Jeanie Miller, John-Curtis "J.C." Miller, Brandon Oliver and wife Rachel, Katie Oliver and Amber Oliver; great-grandchildren Charlotte and Jaxon; brothers Jackson "Jackie" White and Loyd "Bud" White; sister Arlis Farlow; sister Nora Harden and husband Wayne; sister Mary Ruth Smith and husband Jerry; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Jean was predeceased by her husband Bill; infant daughter Lois Jean; parents Jack and Sallie White; sister Lois White; brother Arel White; brother-in-law Raymond Farlow; and sister-in-law Kathleen White. [35930]
Jean was a homemaker and she loved vacationing at the North Carolina coast with her family in her younger years. She also loved the cross-country road trips that she and Bill made to visit various family members.
Jean was a lifelong member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and served in various capacities as a young woman. She loved people and visiting, and her favorite outings were to high school reunions and to family gatherings which often included singing around the piano with her musically-talented family. Unfortunately, over the past ten years, her health had deteriorated and left her homebound.
Left to cherish her memory are her son John William "Bill" Oliver, Jr., and wife Debra of Sparta, NC; daughters Doris Diane Oliver and Sally Oliver Miller of Concord, NC; son Tony Jackson Oliver and wife Karen of Bahama, NC; grandchildren Erin Oliver, Jeanie Miller, John-Curtis "J.C." Miller, Brandon Oliver and wife Rachel, Katie Oliver and Amber Oliver; great-grandchildren Charlotte and Jaxon; brothers Jackson "Jackie" White and Loyd "Bud" White; sister Arlis Farlow; sister Nora Harden and husband Wayne; sister Mary Ruth Smith and husband Jerry; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Jean was predeceased by her husband Bill; infant daughter Lois Jean; parents Jack and Sallie White; sister Lois White; brother Arel White; brother-in-law Raymond Farlow; and sister-in-law Kathleen White. [35930]