Dewey Oliver,

View his Video tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/263565Dewey Hershel Oliver, Sr., 85, died on Friday, November 25, 2011, at his residence. Born on April 14, 1926, in Marion County, AL, he was a son of the late Charles and Cora Rea Oliver.Mr. Oliver attended Hamilton Schools. He married his childhood sweetheart, Louise Copeland, on July 5, 1952. Having a strong work ethic, Mr. Oliver was a farmer and a gravel pit worker. He was a member of Bethel Apostolic Church. A wonderful husband and father, Mr. Oliver instilled great values in the lives of his family. Fun-loving with a great sense of humor, he loved family gatherings. Mr. Oliver enjoyed tinkering, working on cars, and Gospel music.He is survived by his wife, Louise C. Oliver, Amory; daughters, Barbara Williams (Sam), Gattman, Darlene Kelton (Jerry), Booneville, Glenda McCullar (Dale), Hatley, and Harryette Gosa (Jeff), Greenwood Springs; son, Dewey Oliver (Tina), Smithville; special nephew, Pick Pickle (Sharon), Chicago, IL; sister, Betty Mailhot, Buffalo, NY; sisters-in-law, Lena Mae Oliver, Francis Baggett, Magaline Oliver, and Leona Sain; brothers-in-law, Johnny Pickle and J. W. Sain; grandchildren, Joe, Reba, Nadine, Tony, Charlene, Craig, Micheal, Mickey, Keith, Billy, Jon, Bryanna, and Libby; step-grandchildren, Royce, Dee, and Jennifer; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 great- great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Billy Sorrells and Hal Lovern.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 10 brothers.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, November 28 at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Blaylock and Bro. Philip Blaylock officiating. Burial will follow in Fig Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Holt, Junior Kelton, Danny Rea, Gennie Dodd, Ricky Ray, and Kenny Coxey.Visitation will be from 5 – 8 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.