Richard Allen Oliver, 74, of Houston, passed away on September 25, 2020, at his home in Houston. Burial will be at Mexia Cemetery.
Richard was born on November 26, 1945, in Center, Texas, to the late Olen Benard and Joy Marie Small Oliver. After graduating from Galena Park High School, he entered Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in Engineering Technology, with a specialty in Welding Metallurgy. After several years of owning a Metallurgy lab, he became an Engineering Consultant, working for many different oil companies over the years.
Richard was a devoted family man and there was nothing more important to him than his family. Being the proud father of his son, Brandon, was only topped by being a prouder grandfather to Drew and Ryan; they were the “grandest”. Richard loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, or just walking in the woods.
Richard had an outgoing personality, enjoyed being around people, and had a great sense of humor. He always treated people with respect, the way he wanted to be treated. Although he was ill for several years, he never lost his sense of humor and love for those who cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Olen Bernard Oliver, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Vickie Howze Oliver; son, Brandon Oliver and his wife, Carrie; grandsons, Drew and Ryan Oliver; brother, Jim Oliver and his wife, Glynda; sister-in-law, Linda Oliver; nephews, Keith Oliver and Scott Oliver; and nieces, Kara Million and Terri Oliver. A3
Richard was born on November 26, 1945, in Center, Texas, to the late Olen Benard and Joy Marie Small Oliver. After graduating from Galena Park High School, he entered Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in Engineering Technology, with a specialty in Welding Metallurgy. After several years of owning a Metallurgy lab, he became an Engineering Consultant, working for many different oil companies over the years.
Richard was a devoted family man and there was nothing more important to him than his family. Being the proud father of his son, Brandon, was only topped by being a prouder grandfather to Drew and Ryan; they were the “grandest”. Richard loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, or just walking in the woods.
Richard had an outgoing personality, enjoyed being around people, and had a great sense of humor. He always treated people with respect, the way he wanted to be treated. Although he was ill for several years, he never lost his sense of humor and love for those who cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Olen Bernard Oliver, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Vickie Howze Oliver; son, Brandon Oliver and his wife, Carrie; grandsons, Drew and Ryan Oliver; brother, Jim Oliver and his wife, Glynda; sister-in-law, Linda Oliver; nephews, Keith Oliver and Scott Oliver; and nieces, Kara Million and Terri Oliver. A3
Richard Allen Oliver, 74, of Houston, passed away on September 25, 2020, at his home in Houston. Burial will be at Mexia Cemetery.
Richard was born on November 26, 1945, in Center, Texas, to the late Olen Benard and Joy Marie Small Oliver. After graduating from Galena Park High School, he entered Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in Engineering Technology, with a specialty in Welding Metallurgy. After several years of owning a Metallurgy lab, he became an Engineering Consultant, working for many different oil companies over the years.
Richard was a devoted family man and there was nothing more important to him than his family. Being the proud father of his son, Brandon, was only topped by being a prouder grandfather to Drew and Ryan; they were the “grandest”. Richard loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, or just walking in the woods.
Richard had an outgoing personality, enjoyed being around people, and had a great sense of humor. He always treated people with respect, the way he wanted to be treated. Although he was ill for several years, he never lost his sense of humor and love for those who cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Olen Bernard Oliver, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Vickie Howze Oliver; son, Brandon Oliver and his wife, Carrie; grandsons, Drew and Ryan Oliver; brother, Jim Oliver and his wife, Glynda; sister-in-law, Linda Oliver; nephews, Keith Oliver and Scott Oliver; and nieces, Kara Million and Terri Oliver. A3
Richard was born on November 26, 1945, in Center, Texas, to the late Olen Benard and Joy Marie Small Oliver. After graduating from Galena Park High School, he entered Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in Engineering Technology, with a specialty in Welding Metallurgy. After several years of owning a Metallurgy lab, he became an Engineering Consultant, working for many different oil companies over the years.
Richard was a devoted family man and there was nothing more important to him than his family. Being the proud father of his son, Brandon, was only topped by being a prouder grandfather to Drew and Ryan; they were the “grandest”. Richard loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, or just walking in the woods.
Richard had an outgoing personality, enjoyed being around people, and had a great sense of humor. He always treated people with respect, the way he wanted to be treated. Although he was ill for several years, he never lost his sense of humor and love for those who cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Olen Bernard Oliver, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Vickie Howze Oliver; son, Brandon Oliver and his wife, Carrie; grandsons, Drew and Ryan Oliver; brother, Jim Oliver and his wife, Glynda; sister-in-law, Linda Oliver; nephews, Keith Oliver and Scott Oliver; and nieces, Kara Million and Terri Oliver. A3
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