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Mr. Robert Thomas "Rook" Oliver, Jr.

January 8, 1944 — January 27, 2026

Greenville, SC

Mr. Robert Thomas "Rook" Oliver, Jr., 82, of Greenville, husband to Eva Oliver, transitioned on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at McCall Hospice House. Born in McCormick, SC; he was the son of the late Robert Thomas Oliver, SR., and Minnie Rollison Oliver.

Surviving: in addition to his wife of the home, two daughters, Robin Oliver and Hope (Michael) Brown, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Everett (Sonya) Oliver, of Neebo, NC; bonus son, John Hughey, of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren, Ryan Oliver and Keva Oliver, both of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are Friday, 11:00 AM, at Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary, with burial Spring Grove Baptist Cemetery, 1586 Fort Charlotte Rd. Mt. Carmel, SC 29840

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