Thomas Oliver Obituary
Thomas "Tom" Earl Oliver, 83, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Williamston, Michigan. He was born in December 1942, in Fowlerville, Michigan, to Ivan and Rosa Oliver. Tom graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1960 and went on to complete a General Motors apprenticeship program as a tinsmith. Upon completion of the program, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.
After returning home, Tom resumed his career at General Motors, where he worked as a tinsmith and later served as a UAW Union Representative until his retirement in 2000. In addition to his full-time work at GM, Tom was a dedicated farmer, cultivating approximately 300 acres of crops across three farms throughout Livingston County.
Tom cherished his family deeply and will be remembered for his strong work ethic, devotion to those he loved, and the life he built through years of dedication and service.
His Family…
Tom will be missed by his loving children, Stephanie (Martin) Hinkle, Bradley (Rose) Oliver, Karah (Kyle) Wakeman, and Gregory (Stacey) Oliver; his grandchildren, Tayler (Cleveron) Dunckel, Parker Dunckel, Madison (Cory) Davis, Wyatt (Maddie) Wakeman, Emma (Boston) Wakeman, and Ada Oliver; his great-grandchildren, Everleigh Davis and Oakleigh Davis; his brother, Robert Oliver; his sister, Janet (David) Short; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Rosa Oliver; his brother, Larry Oliver; his sister-in-law, Gloria Oliver; his sister-in-law, Janice Oliver; and his niece, Sonya Embury.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Witchell for the care and compassion shown to Tom during his battle with dementia.
His Farewell…
Per Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Disabled American Veterans or the Dementia Society of America. Messages of comfort may be shared with the family by calling 1-877-231-7900 or by signing the guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.
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Nancy Gruden Peters
January 28, 2026
Condolences to your family . You weren't only a classmate but a great friend.
Nancy Gruden Peters class of 1960
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