John D. Oliver

Mr. John D. Oliver, 58, Piney Flats, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Oliver was a native of Johnson City who had lived in Piney Flats most of his life. He was the son of Olivene Matherly Oliver and the late John I. Oliver. In addition to his father his paternal grandparents, Robert and Vona Mae Oliver; maternal grandparents, John H. and Blanche Matherly also preceded him in death. Mr. Oliver had worked for Polymer as a molder and also at Wal-Mart. He was a member of the Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Shannon Oliver of Piney Flats; one brother, Mike Oliver and his wife Wanda of Piney Flats; several aunts, uncles and cousins; five grand dogs. The funeral service for Mr. John D. Oliver will be conducted at 11 AM Monday, January 11, 2010 in the Edgefield United Methodist Church. Rev. Estel Williams will officiate. The graveside committal service will follow in the Edgefield United Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Oliver, Bobby Oliver, J.D. Martin, Joe Brummitt, David Saddler, Todd Saddler, Michael Saddler and Jack Chatman. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Matherly, Russ Armentrout, Kelly Carroll and the 'Ridge Gang'?. The family will receive friends at Morris-Baker from 6 to 8 PM Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Sullivan County Animal Shelter, 380 Massengill Road, Blountville, Tn. 37617