John A. Oliver, born July 17, 1932, son of the late Henry and Eva Soileau Oliver, passed away in his daughter’s residence in Conroe, Texas on June 10, 2021 at the age of 88.
John retired as a pipefitter from Local 106 and later worked in all but 8 states as a traveling pipefitter.
He enjoyed traveling and being with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Louis; Curtis; Henry; Lamuel and Nelton Oliver.
John is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Verdie Oliver; children, Judy Franklin; Darryle Oliver (Pamela); John Anthony Oliver (RuthAnn); Randy Oliver (Terri); Avery Oliver (Deborah); 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Anthony Fontenot, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation begins on Monday in the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. and will continue Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m.