Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Oliver, J. L.  September 1906
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Cairo Messenger, September 21, 1906
The Passing Away of Dr. J. L. Oliver
The death angel has invaded our town and taken from us one of the pioneer 
citizens of the town,  Dr. J. L. Oliver whom death claimed last Sunday night at 
7 o'clock.

Dr. Oliver came to Cairo about 20 years ago when he was comparatively a young 
man, and when there was but few houses in Cairo, and by dint of energy and 
close application to business the Dr. accumulated a modest little fortune, and 
aided in building up his town and community.  He was considered one of the 
foremost physicians of this section when he was engaged in this business, and 
was also one of the best farmers in south west Georgia, and a leading merchant 
of the town.

He was a firm believer that whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with thy 
might, and whatever Dr. Oliver undertook he always put into it that amount of 
energy and zeal and business integrity which always brings success.

Dr. Oliver was jovial, kindhearted and pleasant, and number his friends by the 
score.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday at 3 o'clock 
P.M., conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. C. Parker and his friend Rev. W. C. 
Jones, both of whom made appropriate and touching talks on the life and 
character of Dr. Oliver.  The funeral was attended by a large concourse of 
people.  The business houses being closed during the funeral hours.  His body 
was interred at the Cairo Cemetery.

Dr. Oliver was a faithful, kind husband, a loving and indulgent father.  He 
leaves, to mourn his loss, his wife and two sons, Des Oliver, a leading 
merchant of the town and Dr. W. Earl Oliver, a prominent physician and 
druggist, besides his immediate family, he leaves a brother in Ala., and one at 
Morris Station, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. Knowles, of this city.

We would commend the sorrowing wife, sons and other relatives and friends for 
comfort to Him "who doeth all things well," and take comfort in the fact that 
Dr. Oliver is where sorrow and pain cannot come.  


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