- Date Of Birth: March 17, 1933
- Date Of Death: March 4, 2015
- State: Indiana
James Robert Oliver Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2015 in Franklin. He was a resident of New Whiteland.
James was born March 17, 1933 in Beech Grove to Robert Joseph and Laura Marie (Gregory) Oliver.
He married Wanda Long on Feb. 23, 1952 in Beech Grove; they were married for 63 years.
He was a U.S Army Veteran.
James was employed with Western Electric until retiring after 34 years of service as a supervisor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a fan of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana University Basketball and Indianapolis Colts. He was a member of Bell Conservation Club, Capital City Conservation Club and the Jaycees for many years.
James is survived by his wife, Wanda Oliver of New Whiteland, four children, John Oliver of Whiteland, Joe (Janet) Oliver of Franklin, Jim (Pamela) Oliver of New Whiteland and Jerry (Julie) Oliver of New Castle, a sister, Dorothy Black of Mooresville, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joann Oliver.
