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Leonard Oliver

1955 - 2015

Leonard Oliver obituary, 1955-2015, Chicago, IL

BORN

1955

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St

Chicago, Illinois

Leonard Oliver Obituary

Oliver, Leonard F. 59, of Chicago, Musician, Photographer, Videographer, Security Officer, Historian, passed away October 25, 2015. Services: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2015, Gatling's Chapel, Chicago, IL, 60628 with Minister Marvin Parks officiating. The wake will be held 30 minutes before services in the chapel at noon. Burial: Monday, November 2, 10:00a.m., Washington Memorial Gardens, 701 Ridge Rd., Homewood, IL 60430. Repast immediately following the service at Mr. G's, 1547 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL 60620. He was born December 30, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Edna and Lee Walker Oliver. Surviving is his brother, Dexter Ray Oliver; children, Rose Pompey, Darond Oliver, Takiyah Charleston, Roxie Oliver-Payne, Raven Oliver; cousins, Ronald Oliver, Lorez Morris, Angela "Boosie" Morris; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Edna Mae Oliver; one sister, Rose Marie Oliver-Cannon; two cousins, Cathy Morris and Fleonard Oliver.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 31, 2015.

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Rose Pompey

December 30, 2018

On your birthday, I remember the great times that we had together. You taught me so much about truly living. As time goes on, I learn that I AM so much like you. I love you forever Daddy.

Sharlene Meachum

June 27, 2018

Leonard, you will be greatly missed. We had the greatest times together, you will always be in my memory. Love you!

Your Daughter

December 30, 2016

On your birthday, I remember you and all of the fun times we had Daddy. I miss you so much.

Susie

December 30, 2016

Happy birthday Leonard

Your Daughters

March 17, 2016

To this very day, I am reminded of how people loved you so... People always tell us how very proud you were of us. Well, we are most proud of you Daddy!

yolanda crawford

January 1, 2016

Gone but never forgotten RIH

December 31, 2015

what a man love that guy

Hooker

December 31, 2015

The Hooker family sends their condolence, RIP Henny Pin.

Dionne Jackson

December 31, 2015

Rest on Hennie Pen in GOD'S loving eternal embrace.. You will be missed but never forgotten.

December 31, 2015

The Howard/Ratliff Family send our deepest condolences to the Oliver Family. We miss you Henny Penn and your hard work will forever be in our hearts. We will remember you always. Love Cassandra

December 31, 2015

RIH HomeSkillet

December 30, 2015

Have a peaceful journey.

Your Daughters

December 30, 2015

Living is loving, laughing, and leaving a legacy. We are MOST proud of you Daddy!

SUSIE HENNING

November 10, 2015

TO THE OLIVER FAMILY,

I WILL MISS HENNY PEN WE HAD SOME GOOD MEMORIES.LOTS OF FUN TIMES.

NORMA FRAZIER

November 3, 2015

THE FRAZIER FAMILY SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE OLIVER FAMILY. HENNY PEN YOU WILL BE MISSED BY EACH AND EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE SERVICES ON SATURDAY. RIP IN PEACE
(SLEEP ON LEONARD AND GET YOUR REST WE
ALL LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVES YOU BEST)

marie mcclay

November 1, 2015

The mcclay family sends there condelence god bless all of you

anthony triplett

October 31, 2015

THE TRIPLETT FAMILY SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE OLIVER FAMILY. HENNY PEN YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.SO MANY MEMORIES GROWING UP TOGETHER IN THE ICKES

L Willis

October 31, 2015

Sending my deepest condolences to the family during this time. May the God (Psalms 83:18) of all comfort be with you all.

Cheryl Lynn

October 31, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. Cherish your fond memories.Draw close to God in prayer during this difficult time.

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Oct

31

Wake

12:00 p.m.

Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Oct

31

Service

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Nov

2

Burial

10:00 a.m.

Washington Memorial Gardens

701 Ridge Rd., Homewood, IL

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10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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