Jerry Lewis Oliver

Goodwater, Alabama - A precious one from us is gone, a voice we love is still, and a place is vacant in our home that can never be filled. On December 1, 1958, through God’s grace, Mary Lee McKinney became the proud parent to Jerry Lewis Oliver, in Clay County, Alabama.  He was loving, courteous, pleasant, and a joy to be around.

At an early age, Jerry was baptized and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.  He was a faithful member of Hollins Spring Baptist Church, Hollins, Alabama.  Jerry was employed with Madix Manufacturing in Goodwater, AL, and Ace Products in Lineville, Alabama for many years.  Soon after Jerry was employed with Clay County Hospital in Ashland, Alabama until his retirement. He also was a volunteer fighter with Millerville and Tri County Fire Department.

Along Jerry’s life’s journey he met and united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Felita Simmons. He loved spending quality time with family and close friends.  He had a passion for watching football with his friends.  And was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He also enjoyed going throughout the woods hunting and sitting on the banks fishing.

Jerry departed this walk of life on March 6, 2025, under the care of Clay County Nursing Home.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee McKinney, son, Jerry L. Oliver, Jr., and brothers, Lawrence Oliver, John C. Odem, and Ray Odem, sister, Emma Lois Odem.

His love will be cherished by his loving wife, Felita Oliver of Goodwater, AL; loving sons, Christopher (Javonni) Simmons of San Antonio, TX, and Minister James (Teresa) Simmons of Millerville, AL; six loving grandchildren, Alexis Simmons, Jacques Simmons, Emmanuel Simmons, Cammile Simmons, Christina Simmons, and Cadance Simmons;  great grandson, Arlon James Simmons; loving brothers, Morris Lee McKinney of Goodwater, AL, Robert McKinney of Hartford, CT, and Harvey Lewis Oden of Goodwater, AL; loving sisters, Linda Dixon of Mount Olive, AL, JoCatherine (John) Simmons of Goodwater, AL, and Bessie Kelley of Goodwater, AL; one aunt, Deloris Haskins of Hartford, CT; one uncle, RC Eathy of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life for Mr. Jerry Lewis Oliver, age 61, will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 1:00PM at Hollins Spring Baptist Church, Hollins, Alabama.  Pastor Alfred Williams, Eulogist. Interment will commence in the Hollins Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Hollins, Alabama.  Public viewing will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 1:00PM to 7:00PM at Community Funeral Home.

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