James Henry Oliver, Jr. ‘Tiny’, departed this life to enter into eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at VCU/MCV in Richmond, VA. James was born on July 17, 1949 in Nottoway County to James H. Oliver, Sr. and Martha Oliver.
James attended Nottoway Schools and graduated from Crewe High School. He was employed at Crewe Exon for over twenty-five years. He was also employed at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in Burkeville, VA and Crewe Medical Center for over ten years.
His first passion was serving the Lord through songs of praise with his family group called the Friendly Five + 2. His second passion was restoring his antique car 1971 340 Duster Dodge Plymouth.
James joined Union Baptist Church in Crewe, VA at a young age and also attended the Pentecost Church in Blackstone, VA with his wife Marie.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Oliver, Sr. and Martha Oliver; and his stepson Jerry Dance.
James leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving and devoted wife, Marie Oliver; his son, James Oliver; granddaughter, Shatara; great grandson, Tavin; stepson, Anthony Dance (Shawntel); goddaughter, Denetra; a bonus grandson, Kam Haskins; goddaughter, Keyerre; three brothers and one sister, Melvin Oliver, Bessie Oliver, Ronald Oliver (Patricia) and Marvin Oliver (Diana) all of Crewe, VA; a bonus brother, Taylor Stokes (Chan) of Tennessee; one aunt, Francis Knight of Crewe, VA; a bonus mom, Shirley Pearmon of Crewe, VA; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and a host of grandkids, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
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