Oliver Rawls Obituary
With sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Oliver Rawls, Sr, who passed away at the age of 72 on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born on April 6, 1953, in Pembroke, Georgia, he was the beloved son of the late Roscoe, Sr, and Leola Johnson Rawls. He was a cherished member of God's Greater Mission Church in Brooklet, Georgia.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4-6 P.M. at Smalls Funeral Home, Inc., located at 203 Samuel Smalls Sr. Ave., Guyton, Georgia 31312. The Homegoing Celebration will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at God's Greater Mission Church, 1950 Woodyard Lane, Brooklet, Georgia 30415. Mr. Rawls will lie-in-state at the church from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. for viewing. He will be laid to rest at Stevens Grove Cemetery, Hwy 119, Pembroke, Georgia.
Mr. Rawls will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Jeremy Rawls
February 9, 2026
Uncle Oliver you are missed. Prayers up for the entire family.
Much love and respect from your nephew Jeremy Rawls.
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Cynthia Lewis
February 5, 2026
To all the family, may God bring peace and comfort to you all. Oliver and I had lots of laughs and he will be missed.
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