Donald Courtney Oliver, age 72, of Demorest, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Mr. Oliver was born on January 8, 1951 in St. Augustine, FL to the late Hugh and Vera Gann Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Linda Diane Oliver; brother, Gerald Oliver.
Mr. Oliver was a Veteran of the United States Army. Donald enjoyed working his yard and his garden boxes. Donald was an avid pet parent, treating his three dogs as his children. He loved to "tinker" with many things and did several "do it yourself" projects. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Brian Sosebee, of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Pam Oliver, of Demorest; grandchildren, Courtney and Samantha Sosebee and Kailey and Wesley Oliver; brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Viki Oliver, of East Palatka, FL; sister-in-law, Ruby Oliver, of Carthage, MS: and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Pastor Kyle Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the funeral home prior to the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.