ROBERT LOUIS OLIVER
March 13, 1943 ~ August 1, 2021
Robert Louis Oliver was called to his eternal rest on August 1, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 13,1943 to Elizabeth and Ollie Oliver in Lynch, Kentucky. Robert was blessed to have married his high school sweetheart Eloise Eaton and they enjoyed a 57 -year lifelong love journey.
For 22 years, Robert honored his county a United States Air Force Airman First Class before retiring in July 1984 as a Master Sergeant. Not one to be idle, Robert worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years.
Robert faithfully served Bethel United Methodist Church, San Antonio Texas. He shared his spiritual gifts as the Sunday School Superintendent, United Methodist Men as an encourager and mentor to young men. He was selected as Bethel Man of the Year in 2000 and as Man of the Decade in 2015.
Robert legacy is cherished by his Wife of 57 years Eloise Eaton Oliver, his Children Sydney Simon Riddick, Robert (Rachel) Oliver Jr, and Jamal (Franziska) Oliver. 16 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren. One Sister, Kathy Oliver Jones, 3 Sister in Laws, 4 Brother in Laws, and a host of loving Nieces, Nephews and Close Friends.
Robert a Servant of the Lord …”Well done thy Good and Faithful Servant”.
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Interment: August 18, 2021 1:30 pm - August 26, 2025 2:32 pm
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Our prayers continue for Sis. Lois Oliver and the entire Oliver family and friends. The kindness and encouragement that Bro. Rob gave to so many of us over the years will never be forgotten.
– Cedric & Delores Gilmore, Xavier Gilmore, and Salandra Grice
Farewell my friend. What’s remembered lives!
Clarence and I hearts are heavy as we prepare to attend the Life Celebration of Robert Oliver. Rob was a dear friend to me and I will never forget his kindness toward me in the loss of my family members. Rob was a true man of God and a servant of Lord. He will be missed by all of us who loved him dearly. Our prayers go out to Lois and other members of his Family.
Mr. Oliver was a respected and kind person. His will be truly missed. My condolences to the Oliver Family. Keeping you in prayer and thoughtÂ
Sending deepest condolences, prayers to the family and friends of Robert Oliver.