James Martin Oliver Jr Obituary (1923 - 2017)

James Martin Oliver, Jr., 93, of Cadiz, KY passed away, Friday, January 6, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was born July 31, 1923 in Webster County, KY to the late James Martin Oliver Sr., and Mildred Henley Oliver. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and six brothers. James worked as a carpenter and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and AARP. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy Oliver of Cadiz; one daughter, Peggy (Ben) Reckards of Estero, FL; three grandchildren, Jeff (Kerie) Reckards, Cheri (Robert) Kurzbuch, and Angel Carlton; and seven great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2016 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Graveside military rites will be performed by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. Burial will follow the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at 1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.