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Dale Crowe
May 23, 2025
Sonny was a great friend to me, one of the best...and he will be missed. I'm just learning of his loss after my release from prison. Amazing boxing trainer and loyal friend, I love you Sonny
Michael Lockett
April 6, 2024
I'm terribly sorry to hear that you passed away. I remembered the first day that we started working together. You have always been a great boxing coach, mentor & friend to me. It profoundly hurts my heart knowing that I did not keep in contact with you. I'm sorry brother. Rip my dear friend. Sincerely, brother.
Karen Dokes
October 19, 2020
I loved Sonny because he loved my cousin Michael and always wanted the best for him. He was a true friend and a great conversationalist. I will always remember our talks. RIP My Dear Friend!
Karen Dokes-Smith
Orange County, CA
Alisha Gisentaner
June 16, 2020
I love you grandpa will never forget all youve taught me the words of wisdom and for all of the years youve been there for me ..., will never forget or be forgotten
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Moses Jacobs
June 16, 2020
He took me in when my father died and was a father figure to me. Picked me up daily for the gym. And we talked hours about everything. I seen him right before all this mess came to America and we prayed and talked about the Lord. I know he is with the Lord We miss him a lot
Robert Jacobs
June 16, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robert Jacobs
June 16, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Moses
June 16, 2020
My main man, Rest In Peace champ, you was a father figure to me. Had my back many years after my father died. Was always there when I called and always told the truth. Great man! No more suffering or sorrow. We prayed last time I came to see you and I know you are with the lord
Moses
June 16, 2020
My main man, Rest In Peace champ, you was a father figure to me. Was always there when I called and always told the truth. Great man! No more suffering or sorrow. We prayed last time I came to see you and I know you are with the lord
Saundra Vinson & Family
June 16, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers and condolences go up for the entire Oliver family. May GOD'S COMFORT SURROUND ALL of you as Sunny takes his transition.
Saundra Vinson
June 16, 2020
Sunny my prayers and condolences go up for your entire family. You always had encouraging comments that I could include to my growth, thanks for being there when it seem like no one else cared. Sunny RIP....
Samuel Shavers
June 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.May God bless and keep you in his care.
Samuel shavers
June 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Helen Wynn Braziel
June 13, 2020
Sonny and the entire Oliver family got my heart felt wishes at this time.We go and the way back to Bell St growing up together as family and friends.Remembering how we talked laugh and played with much love and respect for each other,looking out for each other or just being there. Much love to all.
Janice Taylor
June 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
The Suttles Family
Julia M Livingston
June 13, 2020
Dear Oliver Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. May God strengthen and comfort you.
Love,
Judy Livingston
Mary Alyce Barnett
June 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sonny was my lifetime friend and confidant, always there, always advising,always encouraging. I've so missed his calls in the last few years but I shall never forget my friend.
Michael Livingston and Family
June 12, 2020
Dear Family,
Please except our heartfelt except condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonita
June 12, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Betty Portis
June 12, 2020
To the family so much love to you all so sorry for your loss
Eleanor Bridges
June 11, 2020
Sympathy to the entire Oliver family.
Joyce Billingsley
June 11, 2020
Condokences to the Oliver family you all are in my prayers
Gilda Liggins
June 11, 2020
Remembering Sonny he was such a gentleman.
I'm glad to have counted him as one of my friends.
RIP
Gilda
Ernie Orr
June 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Burros-Colwell
June 11, 2020
Our families grew up together and even though he was a bit older, I still have good memories. My deepest condolences to the Oliver family.
Raquel Byrd
June 11, 2020
Sonny the quiet ladies man with a knock you out smile, he loved boxing and he loved my husband thanks for the memories Sonny you will always be remembered
R. Byrd
Joe and Akela Nunn
June 11, 2020
Prayers and Condolences to the entire family. Mr. Sonny was always kind since we were kids.
Marilyn Belton
June 11, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to your family May you Rest in Heaven now
Deshone bombay Higginbottom
June 11, 2020
Sonny Oliver my boxing coach and mentor,because you taught me I'm teaching others, tight jab you used to say,thanks for everything,
Tracie
June 11, 2020
Sonny you will be missed. You were one great story teller! Prayers to your family!
Tony Tanelli Oliver
June 11, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Betty Portis
June 11, 2020
Sorry for your loss, love to the family
Karolyn Dowdy
June 11, 2020
I know you are in heaven to watch over your children and Grandchildren and great grandchildren and family/friends.
Michael Delaney
June 11, 2020
Sonny was a no nonsense man who allowed me to be silly around him. He didn't take too much mess and was sensitive about what was right as he saw it. Glad to have known him.
Wayne Views
June 11, 2020
My deepest condolences to the entire family! It is in my hopes that you find God in your time of healing and lean on him.
Dorothy Wright
June 11, 2020
Correction in my condolence, I was not a coworker I was a very good friend who will greatly miss Sonny, MUCH LOVE MY FRIEND.
Dorothy Wright
June 11, 2020
My Condolence to the Oliver family. Sonny was a very good friend of mine. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Dorothy Wright
June 11, 2020
My condolences to the Oliver family. Sonny was a long time friend of mine. May you REST IN PEACE my friend. You will be sadly and greatly missed but never forgotten.
Crystal Oliver
June 11, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your legacy rih UNC you will be missed!
SWEETIE HARRIS
June 11, 2020
YOU HAD A LIFETIME OF LOVE FROM YOUR OFFSPRING, AND FAMILY,
THE PEACE AND COMFORT THAT YOU HAVE NOW, WHEN WE SPEAK OF YOU , WE WON'T BE TRYING TO DISTURB YOU , WE WILL BE REMEMBERING YOU.
LOVE YOU FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE SONNY
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