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Clarence Oliver Obituary
He was born Jan. 4, 1922, to the late Annie and Gilliam Oliver. Mr. Oliver attended Carter G. Woodson High School and later went on to Virginia State College Barber School. He was employed with the department of Alcohol Beverage Control where he retired after 46 years of service. Clarence joined the United States Army PFC where he served overseas for twenty-three months with the 25th Infantry Regiment in Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. He was awarded three Bronze Service Stars, a World War II Victory medal and a Good Conduct medal. Mr. Oliver was a member of Union Baptist Church in Hopewell.
He was preceded in death by Charles Gustavae Oliver, Jeremiah Cigar Jackson, Sr. and Richard Jamison, Sr.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Evelyn Ballard Oliver of Petersburg; one son, Clarence Alonzo Oliver of Pocono, Pa.; one daughter, Germaine Denise Oliver of Petersburg; two grandchildren, Whitney Austin (Tony) and Denzel Oliver; three brothers, Gale and Floyd Oliver of Richmond and Jacob Oliver (Mary) of Hopewell; four sisters, Grace Lynche and Mary Lee of Baltimore, Md., Esther Sessoms (Ben) of Ettrick and Catherine Goodwyn (Floyd) of Hopewell; one aunt, Roberta Bolling of Blackstone; one uncle, Richard Bell of Blackstone; a sister-in-law, Allene B. Jackson; two brothers-in-law, Ernest Roberts of Hopewell and Thomas Roberts of Lawton, Okla.; a host of nieces nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. We especially thank Greenfield Reflections/Alzheimer Association.
A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Union Baptist Church, Hopewell with the Pastor Joshua N. King Sr. officiating. The Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.
Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Oliver
Larry Hudson
November 14, 2020
I would like to express fond memories to the Oliver family of knowing the loss of a beloved family member. Sharing those memories together that will last a lifetime with love and caring. May God be with you always for He has brought us back to a moment in time.
Larry Hudson and family
Melinda Parham
December 12, 2010
I can't find the words to express my deepest sympathy for your loss, But please know my prayers are for you everyday, that the loss become easier to bare.
November 19, 2010
Aunt Evelyn, Germaine, Alonzo and all my family you have my deepest sympathy. I have so many loving memories of my Uncle Clarence. My prayers are that GOD will keep his loving arms around you and make everyday easier to bare. All my love. Angelina,Grace and family. We will see you soon.
November 19, 2010
Sending our condolences to the Oliver family. May your memories give you peace.
Roberta Bolling and Family
Gail and Preston Hayes
November 18, 2010
November 18, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. May the precious memories of your loved one and knowing that others share in your tremendous loss sustain you now and always.
November 18, 2010
Germaine and Clarence (Lonzo), I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father Mr. Clarence Oliver. I wish to express my deepest sympathy and sorrow for the loss of your loved one. God will see you thru.
William Davis (Chesterfield)
PATRICIA DENNIS
November 18, 2010
CLARENCE IAM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.
Cynthia Green-Jones
November 17, 2010
My dear sweet Germaine, and wonderful aunt Evelyn, my prayers are with u and your family at this time. Will see u on Friday. Keep your chin up.
Emma
November 16, 2010
Sending my deepest sympathy to your family. My neighbor will be missed
November 16, 2010
Jermaine i am so sorry for the lost of your father Mr. Clarence, he was like a Father to me also. I will miss seeing him everyday and talking to him. Remember i am here for you if you shall ever need me...I love you all, your neighbor Necey, keeping you in my prayers
Necey Harris
November 16, 2010
Jermaine i am so sorry for the lost of your father Mr. Clarence, he was like a Father to me also. I will miss seeing him everyday and talking to him. Remember i am here for you if you shall ever need me...I love you all, your neighbor Necey, keeping you in my prayers
November 15, 2010
We are very sorry in the passing of your father. We were just informed today. We remember that you were very close to your father and will sorely miss him. God needed him in service, knew him and loved him more. Rejoice in the memories and know that you will see him again. May your family be blessed. June Harvell & Deborah Ellis
Angeles Houston Fowlkes
November 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry Hudson
November 14, 2010
To the Oliver Family,
With deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one Mr. Clarence. May God send his comforting angels to be with you and help you through this mourning period. May He Bless you always.
With fond memories of knowning a wonderful family.
Larry and Joyce
James P. Reed
November 14, 2010
Germaine and your mother along with your brother, My prayer is for God's wonderful blessing of comfort during the loss of your father husband. May God continue to be with you. Your friend and co-worker.
Floyd Goodwyn III
November 13, 2010
On behalf of Junie, your nephew in Minnesota & the entire Goodwyn Family, to my Aunt Evelyn Oliver and family, our prayers are with you, Germaine and Alonzo during this time of loss in our family’s tree. May you find comfort in knowing that the memories of love that Uncle Clarence gave to all that knew him will never leave our hearts.
Floyd Goodwyn III
November 13, 2010
On behalf of Junie, your nephew in Minnesota & the entire Goodwyn Family, to my Aunt Evelyn Oliver and family, our prayers are with you, Germaine and Alonzo during this time of loss in our family’s tree. May you find comfort in knowing that the memories of love that Uncle Clarence gave to all that knew him will never leave our hearts.
Floyd Goodwyn III
November 13, 2010
On behalf of Junie, your nephew in Minnesota & the entire Goodwyn Family, to my Aunt Evelyn Oliver and family, our prayers are with you, Germaine and Alonzo during this time of loss in our family’s tree. May you find comfort in knowing that the memories of love that Uncle Clarence gave to all that knew him will never leave our hearts.
Wanda Saunders
November 13, 2010
Ms.Evelyn and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.I will always remember you as one of my parents close friends.(Fannie & Voyd)
Teresa Warren
November 12, 2010
To Germaine, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am truly sorry for the lost of your dear father. May God continue to be with you.
Barbara Jamison
November 12, 2010
To my Aunt Evelyn and Jermaine Oliver, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Uncle Clarence, he will be truly missed, by your family and ours. I will always remember Uncle Clarence smile. My prayers will always be with you. I am sorry I won't be back to VA for you, but if anything that I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. We Love You.
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