Ralph J. Oliver

Ralph Oliver, 85, 3500 W. Market Street, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was retired from Holliston Mills, Church Hill, TN and was a member of the Teamsters Retirees Chapter of Local 549. He built and owned the 11-E Motel in Johnson City. Mr. Oliver was a member of the Brookmeade Church of Christ. He was loved by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Holtsinger Oliver, one sister, Lucille Oliver and his mother, Mae Oliver. He leaves his children, daughter, Marilyn Stevens and her husband, Harold, daughter, Linnis Baker and her husband, Bill, son Dennis Chris Oliver; four grandchildren, Telena Sizemore and husband, Gary, Grant Stevens and wife, Misti, Keyla Baker Wahlbon, and Tamara Finch and husband Matt and eight great grandchildren, Emily, Cameron, Connor, Lexi, Kylie, Keaton, Madison and Candence; sisters-in-law, Helen Holtsinger and Jeri Holtsinger; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Holtsinger and wife, Shirley, Ray Holtsinger and wife, Joyce and Rollie Holtsinger and wife, Judy and special friend, Wilma Jean Styles. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from 11am until 1 pm at the funeral home and at other times at Mr. Olivers residence. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 pm from the Morris-Baker Funeral Home South Chapel. Graveside services will immediately follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Mr. Lee Hyatt and Mr. Kevin Kay will officiate. Pallbearers will be Gary Sizemore, Matt Finch, Kory Morgan, Kyle Morgan, Vic Koenig, Mickey Brunjes, Jack McAmis and David Hyatt. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Fagan, Buddy Morgan and Herman Bare. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Avenue, Suite 202, Wilmette, IL 60091-1064. '?A Little While'? Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles'? Ive only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, My going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, Not as I am now'? But as I used to be. Because I will remember you all And look on with a smile. Understand in your hearts'? Ive only gone to rest a little while.