James "Jimmy" Oliver

James "Jimmy" Oliver obituary, Howland, OH

James "Jimmy" Oliver

James "Jimmy" Oliver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12, 2023.
James "Jimmy" Oliver, age 68 of Howland, passed away on October 2, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born on October 27, 1954, in East Liverpool, OH to his parents Gilbert and Kathleen. Jimmy was a graduate of Howland High School. He recently retired from Green Briar Youngstown Steel Door after 30 plus years.

Jimmy was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, especially the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed travelling to Alaska, driving his vintage Volkswagen Beetle, and listening to classic rock n roll music. Jimmy also loved to have cookouts with family and friends, riding four wheelers and spending time with his two dogs, Otis, and Chopper.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Johnny; several aunts and uncles; and a nephew.

He is survived by his brothers, David Oliver of Howland, Michael Oliver of Andover, and Daniel (Connie) Oliver of Howland; nieces, Bethany (Mathew) Radke of Niles, and Amanda Oliver of Howland, Kayla (Dominic) Oliver of Niles; nephews, Michael Jr. of Meadville, PA, Zachary, and Christopher Oliver both of Howland; and his great nephew Corey Waggoner and his great niece Zoey Radke, both of Niles.

Jimmy's family would like to give extra thanks to the staff at the Hospice House in Poland, especially nurses Megan, Laura, and volunteer Mark.

Calling hours will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel 180 Garfield Dr. NE Warren, OH 44483 with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 PM. Online condolences can be made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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