Harvie L. Oliver Jr.

1951 - 2023

Harvie Lee Oliver Jr., 72, of Lower Burrell, transitioned peacefully into the arms of his heavenly father Friday, April 28, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 25, 1951, in New Kensington, he lived in the New Kensington area his entire life. Harvie was a member of Bibleway Christian Fellowship Church, where he faithfully attended in his later years. Harvie enjoyed living life to the fullest. His infectious smile and generosity touched the heart, soul and spirit of everyone he met. He was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. Harvie was a member of several social clubs where he perfected his pool game and tried to hustle you out of your money. He enjoyed listening to music and played bass guitar with the band, "Senior Moments" and several other bands over the years. In addition, he enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing sudoku puzzles, playing cards, backgammon and chess with his friends and family. Harvie also liked spending time at the river looking for crayfish, so he could catch "that big fish." Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time and playing with his great-grandchildren. Harvie was a 1970 graduate of Valley High School. The stories of his athletic prowess are legendary in the Alle-Kiski area. He has held various track and field records, while at least one remains unbroken to this day. You would often hear stories of him jumping out of the long jump pit or do something extraordinary on an athletic field. He was an all-around naturally gifted athlete. Harvie was preceded in death by his parents, Harvie Lee Oliver Sr., in 2004; Eunice (Furr) Oliver, in 2005; and a niece, Tara G. Rowe, in 2001. Survivors include six children, LeeAnn (Shawn) Cunningham, of Lower Burrell, Gayly (Joseph) Crawford, of Gibsonia, Harvie (Lucretia) Oliver, of Dumfries, Va., April (Brandon) Green, of Ravena, N.Y., DeDeshia (Kevin) Trammell-Mariner, of New Kensington, and Wyatt "Tony" (Stephanie) Newton, of Pittsburgh; three brothers, James (Irene), of Seattle, Wash., Hollin "Tommy" (Carina) West, of New Kensington, and Wally (Debbie) Dorsey, of New Kensington; and three sisters, Regina (Larry) Rowe, of Arnold, Carol (Darryl) Daughtry, of Pittsburgh, and Lamonica "Cherokee" Fields, of Creighton; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; long time partner, Yvonne "Sue" Jackson; three additional grandchildren that he loved like his own; and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, in ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, in Bibleway Christian Fellowship Church, 504 Eighth St., New Kensington. The Rev. Mitchel Nickols will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Anyone attending the service is asked to go directly to the church.