David W. Oliver

In 1997 I met David and John Procopio at tent meetings at the Matoaca Gospel Hall. They were there for 2weeks. I was in a whirlwind of sin and shame yet they knew what JESUS had done for me. Being an incredible mess , they stayed another 4 weeks speaking with me for hours each day until I understood the truth about Our Lord and Savior
I am so Thankful to GOD for the patience and love that He and the people of Matoaco showed me through this journey
When I was baptized, we were going to choose the river ( which was exciting to everyone). Well, there was a drought so we were at the Hall. Hearing him sing " Oh Happy Day" when I got up from the water feeling new , is something I always will remember as well.
Melody and the entire family, I Thank you all for sharing him with me and so very many others
My selfish side is broken hearted, yet the joy for him being a part of our lives and his peace and rest are the comfort from GOD
Melody and David are the most precious and beautiful couple I have ever known
Until we meet again , you will be missed

Very sorry to hear of David's home call. I was invited to stay with the family over 30 years ago and very much appreciated the hospitality and care shown. When David visited Northern Ireland in years past I travelled the length of the country to hear him as his ministry was always fresh and challenging. I still fondly remember the gospel meetings at Empire stadium in Vancouver when I was on vacation when he preached with Eugene Higgins. My thoughts and prayers are with Melody,Robb and Rebecca and their family members at this sad time.
David & Elaine Weir
N.Ireland

I have numerous and happy memories of times spent with Dave and Melidy in our home and theirs, of stirring gospel and ministry. He endeared himself to my family with both wit and care.
Will see you in the morning, David. May God bless and comfort you, and yours, Melody, in the days ahead. Maranatha.

Mr. Oliver brings back such fond memories and fills my heart with joy and love whenever I think of him and your family. He was a regular guest in our home while I was growing up, and as my sister mentioned, he had the best-smelling cologne of all the preachers who stayed with us.

He was kind, genuinely cared about us kids and our family, and played a role in my salvation-sometimes even tracking me down for a conversation. Seeing him at my own mother´s funeral was a great comfort, even though years had passed since I had last seen him.

To Mrs. Oliver, Bec, John, and the entire family-your Dad, Husband, and Grandpa meant so much to so many people. He will always hold a cherished place in my heart and will never, ever be forgotten.

Love you all, and I wish we could be there to celebrate the life of the godly and wonderful man he was.

Mr Oliver's often stayed with us when preaching in Toronto. As the youngest, he always got my room. I didn't mind because he had the best smelling cologne of all the preachers. When he talked to you, you could always tell he genuinely cared and wasn't preaching at you but just wanted to share his love of the Lord. Mrs Oliver, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Oliver was one in a million and he will be sorely missed. Sending you much love and many hugs.

Our Condolences to Melody and Family from Bridgette and James Garvin in Slave Lake, Canada

So many fond memories of David. My mother considered him very special! Happy he is home with his Saviour. Our thoughts and prayers are with Melody and the family. Joanne and Brent Cottrill