Biography: Edwin James Oliver, Jr. (Booby) age 47, passed away November 18, 2008. Preceded in death by his mother Barbara, grandparents, Daisy and Richard Stricklin, Nellie Franklin, Edwin Frank Oliver. Survivors include father Edwin Sr., two brothers, Jim (Tammy), Timothy (Jennifer) one sister, Portia (Bob), nieces, Taylor, Jamie, Brooke, Harley, Ashley, Alisha & nephew, Dillon, aunts Patricia, Betty Lou, Sheila, Kim and uncles Ricky, Johnny, Bobby, Larry. Booby had a way of making us all feel good & special. He made us laugh and lived life to its fullest. He will be dearly missed. He loved his family with all his heart. We loved him the same and we will hold him in our hearts until we meet again in God’s glory. Memorial services will be Friday, November 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at All Souls Church in Scott, Arkansas, officiated by Dr. Ben Jordan. Family will be at 105 Versailles Court Maumelle, Ar. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
I met Booby several years ago through my brother but had lost touch with him. Fortunately a few months ago I saw him shopping at the mall. We sat down and talked for over an hour. He was the same sweet guy I remembered. He was shopping for the newest computer games, which by the sounds of it he LOVED playing. He also talked about his family. He loved ya'll very much. He also loved his work family. He was so proud that he had been on his job for as many years as he had.
He was a kind, caring & gentle soul.
He will be missed.