Gerry Oliver Obituary
Gerry Thomas Oliver of Roxboro, NC passed away October 14, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Person County, NC on February 1, 1948 to the late Preston Warlick Oliver and the late Wynnette Puryear Oliver. He was married to Betty Faye Williams Oliver who survives.
He was a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church and proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Gerry was an avid deer Hunter and enjoyed fixing up old cars. He will be missed greatly.
Left to cherish his memory:
His wife of 54 years
Betty Faye W. Oliver of Roxboro, NC
Two Daughters
Bridget O. Dunkley (Randy) of Roxboro, NC
Paula Oliver of Roxboro, NC
Two Grandchildren
Nicholas Dunkley of Roxboro, NC
Lindsey Dunkley of Morrisville, NC
***Preceded in death by***
One Daughter
Donna Marie Oliver
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
For memorials, please consider the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
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