Robert C. Oliver passed away in his sleep early on the morning of June 14, 2023. He was better known to his friends and family as Bobby or Big Daddy. Bobby was born on Christmas Eve in 1945. He was a lifelong farmer, a husband to Shirley Land Oliver, a father to Walter Oliver (Christy), Ruth Marie Oliver (Chris Key), and Will Oliver, and a devoted grandfather to Rhett, Reece, and Lucy Grace Oliver.
Bobby graduated from Vaiden High School as Valedictorian in 1963. and from Mississippi State University in 1968 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. After graduating college, he served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Shirley, April 14, 1973, and started a family soon after. They lived on the hilltop of his family farm in Carroll County, Mississippi. Throughout the years, Bobby served the community in many roles, Deacon of Scotland Baptist Church, President of Winona Academy Board of Directors, and mentor to countless farmers in the area.
He was preceded in death by his son, Will Oliver; his mother and father, Randolph and Eura Dell Oliver; and brother Nicky Oliver.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 16, 2023, and funeral will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Both visitation and services will be held at Scotland Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Scotland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rhett Oliver, Reece Oliver, Lucy Grace Oliver, Justin Farr, T.J. Evans, Sandy Evans, Russell Markle, and Dustin Markle. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Caldwell, Bruce Branch, Robert McEarchern, Mark Oliver, Robbie Welch, and Colon Woods.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winona Christian School; 1014 S Applegate, Winona, MS 38967.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
Oliver family: We are so sorry to hear about Bobby. What a peaceful way to go with no pain and in your sleep. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Bobby’s family during the difficult days ahead. RIP friend to so many! Love in Christ.
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Shirley, we are very sorry at the loss of Bobby, we will miss him.
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Ruth Marie and family, please accept my sincerest condolences. May you feel the presence of God in the days to come. I will lifting y’all to our Heavenly Father in the coming days.
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Shirley and family my prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Mrs. Shirley, Walter, Christy, Rhett, Reese, and Lucy you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and be with all of you during this time of sorrow.
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So sorry to hear about his passing he was such a kind and big hearted person we thought the world of him prayers for all the family
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Shirley and family. Bobby was a great Christian man and he will be missed by so many in addition to all of you. God’s blessings and comfort be with you.
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Shirley and Family, so sorry for the loss of Bobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
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I didn’t know him, but if he is anything like his daughter Ruth, he will surely be missed. Ruth (Redbull), my thoughts are with you and your family through this difficult time. Much love.
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Heartfelt condolences and prayers are extended to family and friends.
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So sorry for your loss ..Mr. BOBBY was one great fella and was so good to my granddaddy ,Hamp Griffin that thought of him as a son…..Heaven is gaining another wonderful angel for sure ..
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I had the pleasure to meet and talk with “Bobby” through Shirley and my dear friend Wanda. I have just happy memories and will memorize those days for ever 🥰.
RIP “Bobby”, and big hugs and thoughts to you Shirley and family 🌻 💗
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So sorry for your loss. Bobby was a super nice fellow. I know that He will be missed by many. May our Lord in Heaven be with you and your family during this time of great loss.
With Love in Christ Jesus, Linda Grantham Lehman
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Heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
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Shirley, Walt, Ruth Marie, and family,
I am so sorry that I could not come and be there for you. I wanted to very much, but I am having some problems. I am praying that your many wonderful memories of Bobby will help you in the coming days. He was a nice man that helped many people and will be missed.
May God be with you.
Eugenia
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Cousin Bobby was such a great man. My belated heartfelt condolences for Cousins Shirley, Ruth Marie, Walter and their children. He was such a gem to his extended family as well. We will miss his charm and kindness among many of his other enduring qualities. Heaven has gained an angel.
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