James Oliver

MOREHOUSE, Mo. -- James Willis Oliver, 91, died Dec. 1, 2017, at Sikeston Convalescent Center.

Born April 22, 1926, in the Birds Corner Community, to the late William Monroe and Maggie Abbott Oliver, he had lived in Morehouse a number of years. From 1950 to 1953, he worked at Century Electric in St. Louis and then from 1953 to 1988, he worked at Himmelberger-Berger in Morehouse until he was his retirement.

On Dec. 28, 1950, he married Dorothy Virginia Ford, who survives of the home in Morehouse.

Also surviving are eight children, Barbara Hartwick of Sikeston, Jimmie Dale Oliver of St. Louis, Judy Russell of Wappapello, Phyllis Carlton of Morehouse, Darlene Vance of Maramduke, Ark., David Oliver of San Antonio, Texas, Carol Allen of Oran and Calvin Monroe Oliver; one brother, Lindell Oliver of Dothan, Ala.; 10 grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, two daughters, Vicki Lynn Oliver and Glenda Kaye Oliver, preceded him in death.

No Services are planned.

McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.