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James G. Olvey Jr.

1930 - 2018

James G. Olvey Jr. obituary, 1930-2018, Goodyear, AZ

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

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Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary

719 North 27th Ave

Phoenix, Arizona

James Olvey Obituary

James G. Olvey Jr.

Goodyear - 87, passed away May 1, 2018.

He was a husband, a father, and a grandfather. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for 23 years. After retiring from the military, he was a self-employed tool salesman for 33 years.

Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gerry; his three children, and six grandchildren.

Services will be private for immediate family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Arizona Republic on May 3, 2018.

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Mary Ann Wolfe

July 7, 2018

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Jim & Gerry have been friends for many, many years.
Cliff & I send our condolences to Gerry and her family.

A F

June 6, 2018

I am truly sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of James. May you all find comfort in the thought found at 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14.

Randy Harris

May 9, 2018

Jim and I became friends when he and his wife moved into the Groves where they were living. Jim and I had two things in common. We are both war veterans and we both collect stamps. Jim sold and traded stamps with me. It was great privilege to have known Jim for a sort period of time. I enjoyed sitting down with Jim and putting together the puzzles with him and he was very good at it. A high salute to you Jim and thank you for being my friend and serving our country in time of need. Rest in peace God Bless from the Navy anchors away. Your friend Randy Harris

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