Robert C. Oliver passed away in his sleep early on the morning of June 14, 2023. He was better known to his friends and family as Bobby or Big Daddy. Bobby was born on Christmas Eve in 1945. He was a lifelong farmer, a husband to Shirley Land Oliver, a father to Walter Oliver (Christy), Ruth Marie Oliver (Chris Key), and Will Oliver, and a devoted grandfather to Rhett, Reece, and Lucy Grace Oliver.
Bobby graduated from Vaiden High School as Valedictorian in 1963. and from Mississippi State University in 1968 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. After graduating college, he served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Shirley, April 14, 1973, and started a family soon after. They lived on the hilltop of his family farm in Carroll County, Miss. Throughout the years, Bobby served the community in many roles, Deacon of Scotland Baptist Church, President of Winona Academy Board of Directors, and mentor to countless farmers in the area.
He was preceded in death by his son, Will Oliver; his mother and father, Randolph and Eura Dell Oliver; and brother Nicky Oliver.
Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, and funeral was at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Both visitation and services were held at Scotland Baptist Church. Burial was in the Scotland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rhett Oliver, Reece Oliver, Lucy Grace Oliver, Justin Farr, T.J. Evans, Sandy Evans, Russell Markle and Dustin Markle. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Caldwell, Bruce Branch, Robert McEarchern, Mark Oliver, Robbie Welch and Colon Woods.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winona Christian School; 1014 S. Applegate, Winona, MS 38967.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook may be signed at www.ofhwinona.com.
