John Sylvester Oliver 63, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 28, 1954 to the late, Charles M. Oliver, Sr. and the late Evelyn Hamilton Oliver. He was the second born of eight children.

Mr. John Oliver was the beloved husband of Wanda Johnson Oliver for over 40 years.

John was a graduate of M.B. Smiley High School in Houston, Texas. He was also a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he played football under Coach Grant Teaff, from 1972-1974. They were Southwest Cotton Bowl Conference Champions in 1974. During his career he coached at University High, Bosqueville High and Milford High School. He was the Principal of Eagle Charter School in Waco, Texas. He also officiated basketball and football games for the SBOA Official Association.

He was a graduate of SSOTFB and a faith and dedicated member of the Banner Ministry.

John was an avid Fisherman and because he loved to fish his wife had to learn how to as well.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Oliver.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are, his devoted and loving wife, Wanda Faye Oliver; his daughter Arianna Ross; brothers: Anthony Oliver, Charles Oliver, Jerry Oliver and Robert Oliver (Maria); sisters: Shelia Higgs and Cassandra Perry (James); a dedicated daughter: Tomeka Womack; special friends: Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Potter and family; Nurse "Lisa" and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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