Ralph Lee Oliver

Ralph Lee Oliver obituary, Maynardville, TN

Ralph Lee Oliver

Ralph Oliver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary - Maynardville on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Ralph Lee Oliver-age 80 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home. He was a member of Blaine Chapel Baptist Church. Ralph was a retired employee of Hillcrest Beverly Nursing Home. Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse James and Naomi Oliver; brothers, Jesse Oliver, Don Oliver; granddaughter, Beth "Bessie Boo" Breeden.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lois Ruth (Williams) Oliver; sons, James Gregory Ingle and wife, Charlene, Rev. James Edward Williams and wife, Eddina; daughter, Angela Carroll and husband, Joseph; adopted son, Terrence LaShawn Crawford; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A host of the Williams Family along with many friends. Ralph will be loved and missed by all.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Friday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Eddie Williams and Rev. Raymond Collins officiating with music by Raymond and Loretta Collins. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Dyer Cemetery, Powder Springs. Family and friends will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home to go with the procession. Pallbearers: Josh Carroll, Joseph Carroll, David Ivey, Scott Ingle, Koby Crowley, Shawn Crawford. Honorary pallbearer, David Williams. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

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