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Theodore Oliver Jr.

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McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.

7400 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, District of Columbia

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 25, 2025

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Ward Memorial A.M.E. Church

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Theodore Oliver Obituary

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Theodore Oliver Jr. passed away peacefully. He is survived by his wife JoAnn W. Oliver; step daughter Leslie Jackson; step son Raymond Jackson Jr.; grandchildren Ericka Rivers (Harold), Ashley Arrington (Larry Wilburn) and Ari Jackson; three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at McGuire Funeral Service, 7400 Georgia Ave. NW and on Thursday, September 25 at Ward Memorial AME Church, 241 42nd St. NE from 10:30 until service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Maryland National Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 22, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Theodore Oliver

Sep

24

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McGuire Funeral Home

7400 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20012

Sep

25

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Ward Memorial A.M.E. Church

241 - 42nd Street N.E., Washington, DC 20019

Sep

25

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

Ward Memorial A.M.E. Church

241 - 42nd Street N.E., Washington, DC 20019

Funeral services provided by:

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.

7400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012

Memories and Condolences
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/*-Bessie Crosson

Earlier today

My sincere sympathy to all of you for the loss of your loved one I hope fond memories of his life bring peace and comfort to all of you. He was always friendly and kind.

Jacquelyn Simmons

Yesterday

JoAnne and Family,
Ted was a jewel, a beautiful human being. I am saddened to hear of his transition. Sincere condolences to all of you as you mourn this tragic loss.
Peace,
Jacqui Simmons

Marge Tyler

Yesterday

Jo,
Wanted to let you know I am thinking of you during you and your family´s time of sorrow. I send much love and blessings for you and your family.

Marge

Cindy R

September 22, 2025

My condolences to JoAnn, Leslie, and your family. Ted welcomed me to DC via the PO on MacArthur Blvd 35 yrs ago, so gregarious and sincere. I already miss our conversations and his stories. I will always cherish memories of him. Cindy

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