Oliver, John

John Ivey Oliver, 84, of Darlington, died on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10 AM in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence, directed by Kistler Hardee Funeral Home. Mr. Oliver was born in Florence County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late John Lawrence and Beatrice Jolly Oliver. John served his Country in the United States Navy and was a very talented carpenter. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed by all. Surviving are his daughters, Linda (David) Tabler of Darlington and Ann (Bob) Stephens of Humble, TX.; his sister, Dalene Vinson of Eutawville, SC; his grandchildren, Amanda Stephens of Raleigh, NC and Ben Stephens of Humble, TX. Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by his brothers, Marion Oliver, Pete Oliver and Billy Oliver; his sisters, Evelyn Reynolds, Mildred Pierce and Edna Collins. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 PM Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home. Sign the online register at http://www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com/