Lawrence Carl Oliver

1953 - 2024

Mr. Lawrence Carl Oliver earthly journey began on October 23, 1953 to the parents of Mary Lee (Mommy Mae) McKinney and step father, John Will (Bud) McKinney, who both preceded him in death. Affectionately known as L.C. lived a full and blessed life for seventy years. He truly loved his children and family. In his younger days he loved to run track and became a track star. His level of competitiveness allowed him not to be out ran. He had a passion for dancing, he was the "James Brown" without the fame. He was a devoted Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was called home on Thursday, September 12, 2024 under the care of Regional Medical Center, Anniston, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Anthony Oliver, and several step brothers and sisters. He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Lawrence Oliver and Clarence Cross both of Hartford, CT; siblings, Linda (James) Dixon of Goodwater, AL, Jerry (Felicia) Oliver of Millerville, AL, Robert McKinney of Hartford, CT, Morris McKinney of Goodwater, AL, JoCatherine (John) Simmons of Goodwater, AL, Bessie Kelley of Goodwater, AL, and Harvey Louis Odem of Goodwater, AL; aunt, Deloris Haskins of Hartford, CT; uncle, R.C. (Karen) Cathey of Oklahoma; ten grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of life for Lawrence Carl (L.C.) Oliver, age 70, will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00AM at Hollins Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Hollins, Alabama. Pastor Alfred Williams, Officiating. Interment will commence in Hollins Spring Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Hollins, Alabama. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:00pm to 7:00PM at Community Funeral Home. Visit www.communityfuneralhome.org for online obituary and condolences. Community Funeral Home, Sylacauga, AL, directing.