Richard Lee Oliver

Richard Lee Oliver, 80, of Gentry, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at his home, peacefully.

Richard was born on July 14, 1937, in Camden, Illinois, to William and Nettie Oliver. On March 17, 1978, he married Cathy Snyder-Oliver in La Harpe, Illinois. He attended the Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Gentry, Arkansas. Richard enjoyed doing yard work, visiting with friends, and had an interest in old tractors. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy of the home; two daughters, Barbara Oliver of La Harpe, Ill., and Christen Vancuren of Siloam Springs, Ark.; one brother, Russell Oliver of Blandinsville, Ill.; two sisters, Kathleen Barry of Macomb, Ill., and Christine Agans of Rushville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Kevin Oliver, Ross Wilmoth, and Abri Vancuren; two stepgrandchildren, Luke Vancuren and Gabe Vancuren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; three daughters; seven brothers; and two sisters.

Visitation for Richard will be held at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home on Monday, June 11, 2018, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.

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