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James "Jimmy Dale" Otis Oliver, Sr.

Oct 5, 1936 – Jul 8, 2020

Service Details

 

A public visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. You may watch the visitation livestream at https://youtu.be/sECsWsiuJ80 Private family services will be held on Saturday. You may watch the private family service livestream on Saturday at 10:00 am. https://youtu.be/4wWFLbhh6V4 Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. 

Racine – James Otis Oliver, Sr., age 83, transitioned to his house in Heaven on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born in Enterprise, MS on October 5, 1936, the 7th of 9 sons and 3 daughters of the late Houston, Sr. and Artis (Nee: Williams) Oliver.

James affectionately known as “Jimmy Dale,” or “Boss Man” received his early education in Enterprise; MS. and later attended MATC in Milwaukee WI. James retired from J.I. Case Company at the age of 45 in 1981.  He started his first business venture while working at J.I. Case Company and continued to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit after retiring.

James was an entrepreneur at heart and his savvy business skills served him well during his 46 years as a business owner. He owned and co-owned business ventures with his brothers Walter, Joseph (Joe Frank) and Johnnie, as well as his wife Marie.  His first business venture was Jimmy’s Mr. Kool’s, followed by Mr. Kool’s II, in Gulfport, MS, The Blue Room/Action Club, Oliver’s Temporary Service, and Marie Oliver Realty all in Racine, WI.

James’s present business holdings include: Mr. Kool’s Sports Bar, and co-ownership of Marie Oliver Realty, and Marie Oliver Accounting, Payroll and Tax Service. Mr. Kool’s sponsored numerous teams and activities over the years including: pool, baseball, dart, and bowling teams, in addition to pub crawls.  He also supported Student Scholarships in the City of Racine.

In his younger years, James played the bass guitar in a local band that performed rhythm and blues throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. In his spare time he enjoyed watching his beloved Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers. In his later years he became a Brewers fan.  He also enjoyed playing pool with his Mr. Kool’s family.

James and, his wife, Marie cruised the Caribbean and enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends. To say James was a flashy dresser would be an understatement.  He loved clothes and jewelry and was always dressed to the nines.

James leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 44 years Marie; his children Artis Oliver, Tacoma, WA, Alice Oliver, Valerie (Arquincy) Oliver-Hamilton, Vanessa Oliver, James Oliver, Jr. all of Racine, WI, Kenneth (Dorothy) Oliver, Jacksonville, FL, Ricky (Markie) Person, Racine, WI, Keona Oliver, San Diego, CA, stepson: Andre Bryant, Baton Rouge, LA;  12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sister Gracie McMillian, and brother Robert Oliver both of Racine, WI; sisters-in-law: Rebecca Oliver and Shirley Oliver of Racine, WI, Garnett Oliver, Oakland, CA, Carliss Oliver, Gulfport, MS, Cynthia Bland and Yvonne Person both of Dallas, TX, Greta (Gregory) Benjamin and Selma (Steven) Swain both of Birmingham, AL; brothers-in-law: Walter Everson, Eduardo (Margaret) Offord both of Birmingham, AL, Ted (Helen) Offord, Albuquerque, NM, Ronald (Phyllis) Offord, Upper Marlboro, MD, Richard (Teresa) Offord, Killeen, TX, Boswyck (Stacey) Offord, Haymarket, VA.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, his beloved Mr. Kool’s family, special nieces Patricia McMillian, Diane Oliver and Wanda Oliver; his first wife, Gloria Oliver, other relatives, friends and Wardie Mae Person.

In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Anna Mae Newman, Frosean Oliver, and 7 brothers: Earnest, Roosevelt, Johnnie, Walter, Joseph (Joe Frank), Curtis and Houston; step-daughter, Shenita Bryant; grandson Nicholas Riley; 3 sisters-in-law: Edna Oliver, Ethel Oliver, and Gloria Everson; and 1 brother-in-law Booker Newman.

James knew Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. He enjoyed reading the word of God and daily prayer. James often referred to God as his “Everything God”. He was confident in his eternal destiny. He is now present with the Lord.

A public visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. You may watch the visitation livestream at https://youtu.be/sECsWsiuJ80family services will be held on Saturday. You may watch the private family service livestream on Saturday at 10:00 am at https://youtu.be/4wWFLbhh6V4 Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Guestbook Entries

  2. Jacqueline young says

    Stay strong and love one another all ways,life is to short.I do love each of u dearly.

  4. Mrs. Hicks says

    He would always say something to make me laugh. Your going to be missed by many people. Rest in heaven.

  5. FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says

    FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY WE’RE FREE AT LAST.

  6. Deacon Willie E. & Daris J Hodges says

    Our deepest condolences to the Oliver family and friends. May God comfort you during your time of need.

  7. Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks says

    Dear Marie Oliver And Family: We extend our sincere condolences and sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May God bless, hold you up, and keep you strong.

    Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family

  8. Shanda Smith says

    Auntie Marie & family
    My deepest condolences to the family .. love you 😍 uncle Clarence sending his love and condolences…

    Love my family
    Shanda Smith & Uncle Clarence Price

  9. Paula Boykin and Family says

    To Marie sincere condolences from the Boykin family we’re very sorry for your loss praying for you all

  11. Gary Cobb says

    Sorry to hear of Jimmy Dales passing, sending my condolences to Marie and family.

  12. Lynn Booker says

    Prayers and condolences to the Family may God give you strength and comfort in your time bereavement on the loss of your Love one. RIP Jimmy Dale. 😇🙏🏾

    The Booker Family

  13. Dorothy Bizzle says

    My deepest condolences to Oliver family….Peacefully Rest On Bossman you will truly be missed from
    Dorothy Bizzle an Family

  15. The Houston Family-Louis (Roundhead),Raymond,Rhonda says

    Our deepest condolences to the Oliver family. May the Lord give you strength and comfort during the lost of you’re love one. Jimmy Dale will be forever missed.
    Sincere Love,

  16. Glenda conley bell says

    Jimmy dale bor as i called him for years what a nice man goin to miss u

  21. James and Eloise Landers says

    The wife and I would like extend our deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of lost. Much Love

  22. Kathryn Liggins and familyly says

    Condolences to All the family and keeping you all in prsyer Marie one of my favorite ladies and Bossman gone be missed by everyone may he R..I.P.

  23. Leewauna Epps says

    GONE MISS U AND PLAYING POOL WITH U. GREAT MAN IN PEACE U REST🙏🏼🙏🏼

  25. Chris & Rhonda Bogan Family says

    We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. We pray that God gives your family comfort and peace during your time of bereavement. Heaven has no sorry that God can’t heal. Keep looking toward the hills from which your HELP comes from.

  28. Mary Jeffries says

    Sending my sincere condolences to the family. Prayers lifted up for the family. RIP BOSS MAN!!!!!

  29. Karen Golden says

    My condolences to the family. Jimmy Dale( Mr. Boss Man I called him ) Sleep on my Friend. My prayers are with you Marie

  30. Ricky Oliver, Boston Massachusetts says

    Marie and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I will miss my cousin Jimmy Dale – Love you and Rest In Peace – you have provided us Oliver Men great leadership! I will miss you!

  31. Elizabeth Lockridge says

    May God continue to keep you wrapped in his arms. We will miss you, until we meet again BOSSMAN.

  32. Valencia Tucker says

    Rest on jimmy dale Oliver your are missed already For the family you have my deepest sympathy in the live of a great father husband friend . Valencia (Val) Davidson Tucker

  33. Ted&Helen Offord says

    Prayers are sent to you our dear sister. May Jimmy rest well with our Lord

    Ted &Helen Offord

  35. CARMEN PHILLIPS says

    JIMMY DALE YOU ARE GOING TO BE TRULY MISSED PRAYERS TO THE OLIVER FAMILY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  37. Jackie Brown says

    My sincere condolences to Marie and Oliver family. Continued prayers. RIH Boss Man.

  38. Billie Green says

    I send my Condolences to the family , and will continue to keep you all in prayer..

  40. Anonymous says

    Sending Our Condolences
    Loganville, Georgia
    Boss Man Will Truly Be Missed
    We Love You All Family
    Cousin
    Brenda Johnson Fortune
    AKA: Peaches
    And Families

  41. Dorothy Jo says

    My dearest friend you had a warm and humble spirit I will miss you rest in eternity

  42. Rena Liggins says

    May God keep you wrapped in his loving arms during this trying time. Praying with you and for you.

    The Liggins Family

  43. Cynthia Tyler(Lil Peanut) and family and Nonana Allen says

    Sending prayers and condolences to the family

  46. Kimberly Allen says

    To the Oliver family
    God be with you as you go through this season…Mr Jimmy Dale will be a truly missed pillar in this community

  51. Yvonne Davidson says

    Marie and family, My heartfelt condolences for the loss of Jimmy Dale. I pray that your faith will give you strength. Rest in Heaven (adopted dad) You are gonna really be missed.

  52. Renée Riley-Baynes says

    My Condolences to you, Marie and your entire family.
    RIP Jimmie Dale Oliver

  53. Juanita Gardner Ford and Gardner family says

    Sending prayers and condolences to the Oliver Family. Rest in Peace Jimmie Dale

  56. Dadra Lockridge says

    My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family. I love you Marie.
    Dadra Lockridge and family

  57. Aries Conley sr. says

    My condolences to the family I’ve been working and providing security for jimmy dale for 7 years its was a honor working for him he always had laughing at the end of the night ima miss boss man rest in peace …..

  60. Rev. David Green/Gregg Chapel Family says

    Our condolence and prayers to the Oliver family. We pray that God give you peace, comfort, and hope. God is a mountain moving God who never leaves nor forsakes us. Call on him and he will be there for you.

  63. Barbara Moore says

    My Condolences to Marie and the Oliver family may God give you the Comfort and Strength in this Trying time Mr Oliver fought a Good fight no more Pain Rest Now in God’s Arms 🙏🏿🙏🏿🖤💙🖤

  64. Marian Adams says

    Rest in Paradise Jimmy Dale. You are loved 💘 by many.
    The City a never be the same without you.
    💘.
    The Adams Family

  65. Ilena Cobb family says

    To the Oliver family our deepest condolences to the passing of such a great man, may God cover Marie with his healing and love.

  66. McWhorter and Cobb family says

    Our condolence to the passing of such a great man may he rest in peace, may God cover Marie with his love and healing.

  67. Ilena Cobb and family says

    To the Oliver family our deepest condolences to the passing of such a great man, may God cover Marie with his healing and love.

  70. Ms Valerie Moss, Family.. says

    At this time of lost, may our Heavenly Father, comfort, strength, give the peace, love , only .. He can give at this time.. May He keep you Marie and Family… With our sincere love..
    The Moss Family
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Love RIP Mr. J. D. Oliver

  73. Gwendolyn Grant says

    Sending my prayer’s and condolences to you and the family Marie. Rest on Jimmy Dale 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  75. Anonymous says

    Mrs.Oliver and Family..May Gods Peace,Comfort & Strenghth surround you in this time and Forever more..RIH Jimmy Dale..

  76. Joyce Butler-Smith says

    To: Alice Oliver and the Oliver family,

    My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
    Joyce Butler-Smith, Hampton, GA

  78. Denory Brye and Family says

    To the Oliver family,
    Our sincere and deepest condolences in your time of great loss. Know that he will truly be missed. May he rest in peace.

  79. Mr. John (Phynell) Branch says

    Condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this time.
    Mr. John (Phynell) Branch

  80. Recquehl Nunn says

    Rest In Peace I’m glad to have met you in my younger years to my Adult life • God Bless the Family •

  81. Lesa Williams says

    I am so saddened by the loss of my cousin. I recall my father (James Williams) taking my family and I up North to visit everyone and speaking fondly of cuz.. We might all be seperated by distance but we will all be together in heaven. Prayers and blessings to ALL!

  82. Wallace and Gwen Singleton says

    Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Marie and the Oliver family. May God give you comfort and strength thru these difficult times.

  84. Ossie Davidson am says

    To the Oliver family you have my deepest sympathy . Grace so sorry to hear about your brother. God only knows what’s best.

  85. Kathryn Jenkins says

    My deepest condolences to you, Marie, and the family. May the comfort of the Lord grant you peace.

  86. The Bond, and Howard family says

    My prayers and condolences to you Ms. Marie and your entire family i didn’t know Mr. Jimmy Dale only from seeing him at church but he seemed like a great person. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  87. Maushae and Felicia Byles says

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you Aunt Marie and the entire family,. You left a lasting legacy in the community. You will always be loved and remembered. Rest easy Uncle Jimmydale.

  88. Bonnie Gardner Oliver. says

    Condolences to Marie Oliver and all his family. Rest in peace Uncle Jimmie.

  89. Gregory &GretaBenjamin says

    Praying for comfort and strength. May the grace of God be with you. Love you! Your sister Greta.

  90. Jozell and Jimmy Davies says

    Sending our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the Oliver family. ❤ 🙏

  95. Debra Baker says

    My deepest condolences to Oliver family. Rest on Mr. Oliver!
    Howell and Baker Family

  96. Anonymous says

    Marie your family is in my prayers.. We all love you very much.. Stay strong.. I’m here for you.

  97. Tina Campbell says

    My deepest condolences Marie .. We all love you and Jimmy Dale very much. Your in my prayers.

    Love you,
    Tina Campbell

  99. Dennis Thompson says

    My prayers goes out to the Oliver family. Thanks for the support to our students and community.

  102. Anonymous says

    Our prayers to the family. Prayers that your lifetime of memories and the Amazing Grace of God will leave you at peace. We will certainly miss him too.

    Edward and Tina Murray

  103. Annette Powell & Family says

    To Vanessa Oliver and the Oliver Family,

    Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed.
    We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  104. The Brown Family says

    Rest In Peace Jimmy Dale from the Brown family Bobby, Jan and Resa our deepest sympathy to the family.

  106. Twyla Clark says

    Rest peacefully Bossman.. my deepest condolences to Ms Marie and the Oliver family. Jimmie Dale will truly be missed. 🙏🏾 for comfort during this difficult time.

  107. The Oliver Family says

    The family of James O. Oliver, Sr. would like to thank you for the cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy shown following his passing.

    Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and a great comfort to all of the family.

    Thank you

  108. Lowanda says

    I am sorry for your loss. Death is never easy, and it brings great sorrow. As you remember your beloved through the days ahead, know that you are not alone. Our heavenly Father Jehovah will surround and comfort us and give us strength in this time of distress. Psalm 86:7.

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