GERALD C. OLIVER

October 1, 1947 – June 1, 2013

Gerald Curtis Oliver, age 65, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Rainey Hospice House.  Born in Greenville, Gerald was the son of Nellie Herron Oliver of Anderson, and the late Olin C. Oliver.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam Era, including a tour of duty in Germany.  Gerald was a member of River of Life Church of God. He loved his family and friends.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his mother, Nellie Oliver, he is survived by 2 sons, Curtis R. Oliver and his wife, Sheila, of Greenville, and Christopher Mark Oliver of Belton; 1 brother, Dale E. Oliver and his wife, Polly, of Anderson; a sister Diane Holland and her husband, Michael, of Anderson;  a nephew, Shawn Michael Holland; and 3 grandchildren.  Also surviving are 2 very special people who were like his own children, Cindy Oliver Hanks and Eddie Oliver, both of Belton.  In addition to his father, Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by a son, Michael Eugene Oliver. 

A Graveside service honoring the life of Mr. Gerald C. Oliver will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 3 PM, at M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veteran’s Cemetery, with Rev. Kevin Jones officiating.  The family will be at their respective homes, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, from 12:30 PM until 2 PM.   

Contributions in memory of Gerald Oliver may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.