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Bobby Oliver Obituary

Oliver, Bobby A current resident of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away suddenly March 29. Born August 5, 1958 in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Bobby, a retiree of Oak Forest Hospital after 30 years, and currently employed at WW Holt Funeral Home for over 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife Regenia and five children, LaVonn, JeVonn, Keyosha, Mark, and Robert. Loving brothers and sisters, Ellis, Gloria, Marie, Shirley, Donnie, Alphonso, Terry, and Tenisha. In-Laws, William and Julia Holt. Visitation: Friday, April 6 from 4:00-8:00pm at Goodwin Memorial Cathedral COGIC, 276 E 16th Street, Chicago Heights, IL.Saturday, April 7, 2012 Wake: 10:00am Funeral: 11:00am. Interment Washington Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to W. W. Holt Funeral Home, 175 W. 159th Street, Harvey, IL. 708-331-0310

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 5, 2012.

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Carol Stennis

December 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Oliver Family.

racheal ratliff

July 14, 2012

i will always miss you

DAVID SOUTHALL

April 23, 2012

SINCERE CONDLOLENCES TO THE OLIVER
FAMILY IJUST FOUND OUT MY PRAYERS ARE
WITH YOU

Valerie Perry

April 10, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Oliver family. My prayers are with you.
Valerie Perry

Cheryl Lovelace

April 9, 2012

Sincere condolences to the children and siblings of Bobby. Thankful for his life and his Ministry of helping others. He will truly be missed. Praying your strength.

Second Baptist Church

April 9, 2012

To the Oliver Family, we, Second Baptist Church and Rev Fisher, are sending pyayers to you at this time during your loss.Be blessed

Gloria Martin

April 9, 2012

Regina and family, our prayers are with you at this time. Bless you and may God keep His arms around you. Christine Highler and Willie and Gloria Martin family.

Ernestine Hemmitt

April 7, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss and wish to express condolences on behalf of my family the Jimerson/Burton/Hemmitt's.

April 7, 2012

To the Oliver family, My condolences to your whole family. Bobby was a great friend and will truely be missed. May God keep you strong and to continue to bless your family.....Lupe Diaz-Drew (Chicago, Il)

We love you! sorry we could not be there with you. Michael & Donita Hayes and family

April 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ROBERT BRUGGEMAN

April 6, 2012

I was saddened to hear of your loss for Bobby. But i guess god wanted him more.I hope your family can find peace in this sad time. May god bless you and keep you and your family close to his heart.

Paula Carter-Griffin

April 6, 2012

Dear Cousin many prayers to you,Robert, and all Bobby's family and friends during this difficult time. Your greatest consolation is knowing Bobby knew and loved the Lord! Sorry I'm unable to be there for his homegoing,but my Love and prayers are with you All!

Adrienne Minnion

April 6, 2012

To Mrs. Regina and Family, My Deepest Sympathy, Keeping you in my Prayers. May God Bless You All!!

Levi Bullock

April 6, 2012

Regina
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. From the Central Supply/Materials MGMT. Dept, OFH

April 6, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Regina and family. I know how hard it is to bury your husband. The first year without him will be the hardest. The love of family and friends will be much comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn Wright (Richton Park, IL)

GLENDA JEFFERSON-WIGGINS

April 6, 2012

REGINA AND ROBERT, MY DEEPEST SORROW TO YOU BOTH. HEARING OF HIS DEATH WAS SHOCKING AND SAD. I WILL MISS HIS SMILE AND LAUGHTER. HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME. LOVE YOU BOTH.

Toni Argue

April 6, 2012

Im praying for you all. May the God of peace be with you. To my godson Robert, my sister Regina and Oliver family.

Carol (Holmes) McCarter

April 5, 2012

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Sheryl Lofton

April 5, 2012

I just heard of Bobby's passing and I am sending the entire Oliver family my deepest sympathy. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. May God continue to Bless and keep you in His arms.

Roosevelt & Pauline Ferguson

April 5, 2012

Regenia and Family,

We just learned today of the passing of Bobby. Be sure that we will keep you in our thoughts and Prayers.Remember that Bobby will always be with you all in many wonderful memories. These memories will help you through every tomorrow.

With Sympathy and Love,
Roosevelt and Pauline Ferguson

Evelyn Catlett

April 5, 2012

Condolences to family and co-workers. God bless you and hold you in his arms.
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Angela Lofton

April 5, 2012

Prayers to the family during their time of bereavement. Be blessed.

April 5, 2012

May I heartfully express my thoughts for his families lost during this time. May God lift you up and hold on to you through this time. But he knows best.Praying for you Regina.
Pia Davis

Patricia Rice

April 5, 2012

God only knows best when he calls home his children. Never wonder why because it is God's choice. Our prayers and heartful sympathy goes out to the Brothers,Sisters and the Family. God Bless you!!!!

From your Portland Street Family,Patricia Rice and the entire Rice Family

Melody Tripp-Huff and Family

April 5, 2012

¦Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

April 5, 2012

Though I am an ex-sister-in-law, Bobby never treated me indifferent. He always accepted my daughter, Brooklyn, and was always gracious and kind to me. He was a kind man and I am grateful to have known him.
Love, Vanessa

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