William Oliver

William Oliver obituary

William Oliver

William Oliver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory - Hamlet on Sep. 11, 2025.

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William Paul Oliver, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End.

William was born on January 23, 1965, in Tucson, Arizona, to the late James J. Oliver and Betty Sweatt Oliver.

His daughters recall his love of classic films, classic rock, classic cars, and fishing. He was an amazing father figure who always put his girls first.

He is survived by his daughters, Brooke Oliver of Hamlet and Bry Oliver of Raeford; sister, Kathy King of Hamlet; and childhood best friend, David Scarboro of Hamlet.

No services are planned at this time.

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