Deacon Joe Willie Oliver Obituary
The passing of Deacon Joe Willie Oliver (Jackson, Michigan) occurred on March 15, 2026. Deacon, born on September 29, 1943, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmira Oliver and Aaron Oliver; his wife Dorthy Mae Oliver; his siblings, Robert Lee Oliver and Saidie Lee Burton; his children, Joseph, Jeffery Oliver and Amanda Oliver; his sister Fannie Mae Throgmartin (Bledsoe); and his brother-in-law John Throgmartin.
He is survived by: his wife Minister Bertha Oliver of Battle Creek, MI; his brother Rev. JC Oliver Sr. (Nora) of Albion, MI; his children, Patricia Oliver, Belinda Oliver, Salanda Oliver, Joey Oliver of Jackson Michigan and Kimyahtta Morris Kizito of Battle Creek, MI; his son-in-law Allan Kizito; and his siblings-in-law, Patricia Hardrick and Henry Bessie Hardrick (Jimmy Hardrick). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, with one additional grandchild on the way, along with 41 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
