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Larry Oliver Obituary
Larry Joe Oliver, 85, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on May 24, 2025, near family and much love.
He was born Feb. 2, 1940, to Clarence and Mary (Ross) Oliver.
He graduated from Norman High School and the University of Oklahoma. He then moved to Burlington, Iowa, where he taught art at James Madison Middle School for thirty-two years before retiring to Norman.
He is remembered by wife, Marie (Rutherford) Oliver; daughter, Lisa (Oliver) Harrell; son, Tony Oliver and his wife Laura (Nickols) Oliver; and grandsons Attlee, David, and Nathaniel Harrell.
Services are under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home.
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Paul Lundy
June 13, 2025
Mr. Oliver was a breath of fresh air at a time when I didn't care much for school. I've never forgotten him. Healing Peace, Love & Light to the family.
Chan B Van Buskirk
June 4, 2025
Larry and I coached with each other and against each other for many years. We had a great rivalry but always were good friends. I glad I knew him in our journey through life.
Jim & Cheryl Smith
June 2, 2025
I and Cheryl are sorry for your loss. I and Larry taught and coached together at James Madison Middle School for many years. We had lots of fun doing all kinds of things together.
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