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Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2010.

Charles Edwin Oliver, longtime resident of Waco and more recently of Pflugerville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Randy Hughes officiating.Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at Wilkirson Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Charles was born June 23, 1937, in Loving, Texas, to James and Thelma Oliver. He graduated from Graham High School, obtained his Bachelor's degree from Midwestern University and his Master's degree from Texas A&M. He was a devoted educator and outdoor enthusiast and was the recipient of a Teacher of the Year Award in 1997. He taught in public schools in north and central Texas. One of his great joys in these later years, and in keeping with his love of education, was working part-time at the Armstrong-Browning Library at Baylor University. Charles became a Christian when he was 12. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.Charles was honored to serve as a docent for the Cameron Park Zoo and as a charter member and past officer of the Central Texas Beekeepers Association.He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Fort Belknap in New Castle, Texas. He was preceded by his daughter, Linda Oliver; and a sister, Roberta Lanen. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June Oliver, of Pflugerville; three daughters, Nancy Parker and husband, Jeff, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Terry Kay Stevens and Karen Ann Cooper and husband, Chip, all of Round Rock; grandchildren, Justin, Shelby and Max Parker, John Holcomb, Jason and Jake Taylor, and Matthew Edwin Cooper; sisters, Mary Williams and Betty Pyburn; and brothers, James Oliver, Jerry Oliver and Ricky Oliver. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. June 23, 1937 - October 10, 2010 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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October 12, 2010

Amanda Carlton(Bryars) posted to the memorial.

October 12, 2010

Lorill Niles posted to the memorial.

October 12, 2010

Tamron Davis posted to the memorial.

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Amanda Carlton(Bryars)

October 12, 2010

Mr. Oliver was a great man, and touched Everyone he met profoundly. He was informed about many things and would talk for hours about science, chemistry, and bees. I was very fortunate to have been one of his students at Aquilla. To his family, I want to thank you for sharing him with us for so may years. My thought and prayers are with youin this time of loss. I pray that God will comfort you and keep you well and make your pain easier to bare in time, as time does heal all wounds.

Lorill Niles

October 12, 2010

Dear Oliver family,
I am so sorry for this sad time in your life,but please know how Mr. Oliver reached SO many people with his talents,kindness & patience.A great teacher & keeper of "little known facts",I could always count on Mr.O to teach me something new.My greatest respect was for the beekeeping.I had thought about calling him to see how I may try it & never did.Much to my regret.
My sincerest condolences to you,with the comfort that he once again is caring for Linda.I liked her smile.
warmly, Lorill Queener Niles

Tamron Davis

October 12, 2010

I was fortunate enough to have been one of Mr. Oliver's students. He was a good man with a sweet soul who was truly dedicated to his profession as well as to his students, and was a blessing to us all. The man had the patience of a saint, and he could tell you all about absolutely everything. Many thanks to his family and friends for sharing him with us.

Tamra Nawara (Coffman)

October 12, 2010

Mr Oliver was a sweet and wonderful teacher to all of us at Aquilla High even though we put him through the ringer sometimes. To his family, my condolences go out to each and every one of you. May god put his hand on you all and watch over you during this time of great loss and sadness. Thank you for loaning such a wonderful person to us for all those years. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all and even though god called him home i know he is in heaven shining down on y'all.

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October 12, 2010

Mr Oliver was such a wonderful caring teacher to us at Aquilla. He will be dearly missed... To his family, it was a privilege and an honor to be one of his students. Thank you for loaning him to us all those years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time of loss and we ask that the lord place his hand over each and every one of you to help you during your time of need. Tamra Nawara (Coffman) Waco, TX

Manon Shockey (Brinegar)

October 12, 2010

Thank you Mr. Oliver for all your years teaching us at Aquilla High School. It was an honor for me to have you as my Science Instructor all those years. God bless your family and help them through this tough time.

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