JEFFERSON, Texas—James A. Oliver, 77, of Jefferson died Monday, June 30, 2008, in a Linden, Texas, hospital.

Mr. Oliver was born Sept. 19, 1930. He was preceded in death by one son and one granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Cora Oliver; three sons, Bishop Osmond, Micheal Oliver and Anothy Oliver; four daughters, Kathy Willis, Annette Brown, Sherethe Jones and Betty Love; three brothers, Willie, Billy Roy and Harold; three sisters, Rose, Shirley and Vangy; 36 grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Judea Mi...

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