James Lawrence Oliver

Graveside Service for Jim Lawrence Oliver, 67, of Gore, Oklahoma will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Gum Springs Cemetery in Gore, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on June 8, 1956 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Ruby Ellen (Stevens) Oliver and William Cassie Oliver and passed away on January 3, 2024 in Gore, Oklahoma. He was married to Ruth (Morrison) Long. He was a veteran of the United States Army and of the Christian faith. He loved to build and work with wood.

Survivors are wife of 36 years, Ruth of the home; one son, Daniel Kelly of Pryor, OK; two granddaughters, Kaylin Worthington of Pryor, OK, Whitney Kelly of Pryor, OK; three great-grandchildren, Kynsley, Laney and Asher; two nieces, Melissa Mayes and Rachel Murphy; two nephews, Charlie Huff and George Huff; two best friends, Roger James and Ricky James; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Kyle Kelly; one brother, Calvin Huff; and sister-in-law, Yvonne Huff.

Pallbearers will be John Lauderdale, Jeremy Long, Ricky James, Jordan Cole, Roger James, Stewart Long, Charlie Huff and Mike Perryman.